For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,658 students in 60428, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60428, IL are Markham Park Elementary School, Prairie-hills Junior High School and Barack H Obama Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 60428 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60428, 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 Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60428, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Markham Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16239 Lawndale Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2869
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2869
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie-hills Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16315 Richmond
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #33.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 443 students
Rank: n/an/a
3055 W 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2888
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2888
Grades: PK-4
| 105 students
60428, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3055 West 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866
Grades: K-3
| 147 students
2206 W 167th St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929
Grades: 7-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60428, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60428, IL include Markham Park Elementary School, Prairie-hills Junior High School and Barack H Obama Learning Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60428?
4 public elementary schools are located in 60428.
What is the racial composition of students in 60428?
60428 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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