Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60653


Summary:

The 60653 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 4 high schools, and no middle or alternative schools. This diverse set of educational institutions serves the local community, with a mix of traditional public and public charter schools.

Among the standout schools in the area, Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy stands out for its exceptional performance, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts across all grade levels, significantly outperforming the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois. Another high-performing school is Univ of Chicago Charter-Nth Kenwood, which also boasts above-average proficiency rates in both ELA and Math compared to the district and state, as well as the highest science proficiency rate at 44.7%.

While academic performance is a mixed bag, with several schools underperforming compared to district and state averages, there are also some bright spots in terms of graduation rates and dropout rates. King College Prep High School stands out with the highest graduation rate (87.6%) and the lowest dropout rate (2.3%) among the high schools in the data set. However, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is below the district and state averages.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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