For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 7,832 students in 60639, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60639, IL are Horizon Science Acad-belmont, Christopher House Chrt Elementary School and Hanson Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60639 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60639, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60639, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Acad-belmont
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Gr: K-10 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5235 W Belden St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hanson Park Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5411 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3100
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Cics - West Belden Campus
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2245 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Gr: K-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6333 W Bloomingdale Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3130
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3130
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Schubert Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2727 N Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3080
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2035 N Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3000
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Lloyd Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2103 N Lamon Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3070
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Prieto Math-science Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2231 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-0210
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-0210
Gr: PK-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1010.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2121 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-4375
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-4375
Gr: PK-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Belmont-cragin Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6112 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-2900
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5252 W Palmer St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3250
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60639, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60639, IL include Horizon Science Acad-belmont, Christopher House Chrt Elementary School and Hanson Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60639?
12 public elementary schools are located in 60639.
What is the racial composition of students in 60639?
60639 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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