For the 2026 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.
Public 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 Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
6751 W 63rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2076
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2076
Gr: PK-1 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
60638, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5434 S Lockwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-9800
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-9800
Gr: 2-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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