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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60026


At a glance
6
Schools
5,111
Students
4
Districts
3
5-star schools
Top rankedGlenbrook South High School21st of 698 Illinois high schools
Biggest riser
Attea Middle School up 6 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Willowbrook Elementary School 10.2 students per teacher
Summary:

The 60026 zip code area is home to a strong educational system, with 5 high-performing schools serving students from elementary through high school. The standout schools in this area include Glenbrook South High School, which is ranked among the top 21 high schools in Illinois, and Willowbrook Elementary School, which is ranked among the top 63 elementary schools in the state. These schools, along with Attea Middle School, have consistently received high ratings from SchoolDigger and demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with over 75% of students proficient or better in core subjects.

The schools in the 60026 zip code area generally outperform the state averages in areas like graduation rates, test scores, and student-teacher ratios. For example, Glenbrook South High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 89.0%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools in this area spend between $19,748 and $27,346 per student, suggesting a significant investment in educational resources.

While the schools in the 60026 zip code area are generally high-performing, there is one area of concern: the chronic absenteeism rate, which is consistently higher than the state average across all schools. This issue may warrant further investigation to identify the underlying factors and address the problem. Overall, the schools in this area provide a strong educational foundation for students, with several standout institutions that are among the best in the state.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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