For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,797 students in 60649, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 497 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 60649, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60649, IL are Excel Academy Of South Shore, Camelot Safe Academy School and South Shore Intl Col Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60649 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60649, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60649, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy Of South Shore
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7530 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-7800
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-7800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Camelot Safe Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7877 S Coles Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-2487
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 902-2487
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
South Shore Intl Col Prep High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-8351
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7355 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7511 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Art In Motion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7415 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
Gr: 7-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Parkside Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6938 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7736 S Burnham Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Okeeffe Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6940 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600
Gr: PK-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60649, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60649, IL include Excel Academy Of South Shore, Camelot Safe Academy School and South Shore Intl Col Prep High School.
How many public schools are located in 60649?
9 public schools are located in 60649.
What percentage of students in 60649 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 60649 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60649?
60649 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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