Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60619

The 20 schools in the 60619 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois serve students from elementary through high school, with 17 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and no middle or alternative schools. While the overall Chicago Public Schools District 299 is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois with a 1-star rating, a few standout schools in the 60619 area demonstrate exceptional performance.

McDade Elementary Classical School ranks 21st out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, with 86.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 67.7% in Mathematics. In contrast, CICS - Avalon/South Shore, a charter elementary school, ranks 1,014th and has a 3-star rating, but still outperforms the district average with 34.7% proficient in ELA and 38.3% in Math. Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy also stands out, ranking 1,287th with 37.7% proficient in ELA and 13.8% in Math.

However, the data reveals significant performance gaps, with high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 5% at McDade to 81% at Hirsch Metropolitan High School. Graduation rates vary widely, from 47.8% at Hirsch to 90.8% at Noble St Charter-Comer College Prep. Funding disparities are also evident, with spending per student ranging from $15,033 at Dixon Elementary School to $34,464 at Neil Elementary School. Addressing these systemic challenges will be crucial to improving educational opportunities for all students in the 60619 zip code area.