For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,568 students in 60115, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60115, IL are Jefferson Elementary School, Littlejohn Elementary School and Huntley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 60115 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60115, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60115, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Mccormick Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2263
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2263
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Littlejohn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1121 School St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2258
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2258
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Huntley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 E Sunset Pl
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2212
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2212
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #66.
Founders Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
821 S 7th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-3800
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-3800
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Sangamon Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-9936
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-9936
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tyler Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Alden Circle
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2389
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2389
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
60115, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 East Garden St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Kecol High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
901 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60115, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60115, IL include Jefferson Elementary School, Littlejohn Elementary School and Huntley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60115?
8 public elementary schools are located in 60115.
What is the racial composition of students in 60115?
60115 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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