Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60628

The 60628 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 24 schools, including 17 elementary schools, 7 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. This data provides a detailed look at the educational landscape in this community, revealing both areas of strength and significant challenges that need to be addressed.

Among the standout schools in the area are Brooks College Prep Academy High School, which ranks among the top 25 high schools in Illinois and demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with 50.5% proficiency in SAT Math and 66% proficiency in SAT ELA. Poe Elementary Classical School is also a top performer, ranking 19th out of over 2,000 Illinois elementary schools and boasting 85.8% proficiency in ELA and 65.2% proficiency in Math. In contrast, Corliss High School struggles, with only 6.7% proficiency in SAT ELA.

The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, graduation rates, and dropout rates across the schools in the 60628 zip code. While Noble St Charter-Butler - Crimson has a 92.1% four-year graduation rate, Fenger Academy High School has a much lower rate of 58.5%. These findings suggest that students in this area face substantial educational challenges and inequities that need to be addressed by the Chicago Public Schools District 299.