For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,827 students in 60638, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60638, IL are Kinzie Elementary School, Twain Elementary School and Byrne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 60638 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60638, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60638, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kinzie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5625 S Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5134 S Lotus Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2290
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2290
Grades: PK-8
| 876 students
Rank: #33.
Byrne Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5329 S Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2170
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2170
Grades: K-8
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Charles J Sahs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5001 S Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(708) 458-1152
Chicago, IL 60638
(708) 458-1152
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
Dore Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7134 W 65th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2080
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2080
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #66.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6140 S Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2265
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2265
Grades: PK-8
| 792 students
Rank: #77.
Grimes Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5450 W 64th Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2364
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2364
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
Rank: #88.
Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4640 S Lamon Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2376
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2376
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
6751 W 63rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2076
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2076
Grades: PK-1
| 174 students
60638, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5434 S Lockwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-9800
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-9800
Grades: 2-8
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60638, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60638, IL include Kinzie Elementary School, Twain Elementary School and Byrne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60638?
9 public elementary schools are located in 60638.
What is the racial composition of students in 60638?
60638 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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