For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,032 students in 60160, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 675 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 60160, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60160, IL are Jane Addams Elementary School, Melrose Park Elementary School and Stevenson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60160 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60160, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60160, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 Division St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2023
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2023
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Melrose Park Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1715 W Lake St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2042
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1630 N 20th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N 34th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 410-3400
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 410-3400
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60160, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60160, IL include Jane Addams Elementary School, Melrose Park Elementary School and Stevenson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60160?
4 public schools are located in 60160.
What percentage of students in 60160 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 60160 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60160?
60160 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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