Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60618

The 60618 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 18 schools, including 13 elementary schools and 5 high schools, all part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299. While the district as a whole is struggling, with a 1-star rating, the area contains some of the highest-performing schools in the state, as well as some of the lowest-performing.

The standout schools in the area are Lane Technical High School, which ranks 4th out of 697 Illinois high schools and earns a 5-star rating, and the elementary schools Bell Elementary School and Coonley Elementary School, which rank 78th and 176th out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools, respectively, and also earn 5-star ratings. These high-performing schools boast exceptional test scores, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates.

In contrast, some schools in the area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and high dropout rates. For example, Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin has a chronic absenteeism rate of 63.6% and 0% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Math, while ASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr has a 4-year graduation rate of only 88.0%. The wide range in school performance and resources within the same zip code area highlights the significant educational inequities that exist in the Chicago Public Schools system.