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Best 60632 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 11,422 students in 60632, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60632, IL are Burroughs Elementary School, Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School and Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60632 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60632, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60632, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3542 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7226
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 434-6355
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4520 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4050
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Talman Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5450 S Talman Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7850
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4420 S Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7215
Gr: PK-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Nightingale Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9270
Gr: PK-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Acero Chtr Network - Jovita Idar
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5050 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5450
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Acero Chtr - Spc Zizumbo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3470
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7285
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2916 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 321-2200
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1111.
Hernandez Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3510 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-8850
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5248 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-0440
Gr: PK-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4420 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5434
Gr: K-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Acero Chtr Network - Pfc Torress
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3475
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Brighton Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3825 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7237
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4815 S Karlov Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4875
Gr: PK-8 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2744 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 376-8830
Gr: K-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Shields Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2611 W 48th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7115
Gr: 5-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Calmeca Academy Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3456 W 38th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Davis N Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3014 W 39th Pl
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4540
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Christopher Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5042 S Artesian Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9375
Gr: K-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60632, IL?
How many public elementary schools are located in 60632?
21 public elementary schools are located in 60632.
What is the racial composition of students in 60632?
60632 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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