Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60612

The 60612 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 22 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 6 high schools, all part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299. The district is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the area. Mitchell Elementary School ranks 564 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, with strong performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Phoenix Military Academy High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 96.5% and a low dropout rate of 0.3%, despite a 1-star rating. Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School stands out for its high 3rd grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, with some schools struggling with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and poor academic performance, particularly the alternative and high schools in the area. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern across many schools. While per-student spending varies widely, there is no clear correlation between funding and academic outcomes, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be enough to improve student performance without addressing other systemic issues.