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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 60139


At a glance
5
Schools
2,012
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedAmericana Elementary School782nd of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools
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Biggest riser
Americana Elementary School up 663 spots statewide this year
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Smallest classes
Reskin Elementary School 7.6 students per teacher
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Summary:

The 60139 zip code area is home to 6 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten/pre-K up to 5th grade. These schools are a mix of public institutions from two different districts - Marquardt School District 15 and Queen Bee School District 16. While the schools share some similarities, the data reveals significant disparities in their academic performance and other key metrics.

Among the standout schools, Americana Elementary School (Queen Bee District 16) and Glen Hill Elementary School (Queen Bee District 16) emerge as the top performers. Americana Elementary ranks 782 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (52.4%) and Mathematics (47.9%) across all grades. Glen Hill Elementary, ranked 746 out of 2,067 schools, has the highest ELA proficiency rate at 58.6%. Both schools outperform their district and the state averages in ELA and Math.

However, the data also highlights areas of concern across the 60139 schools. All 6 schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools in the Marquardt District 15 generally underperform compared to their Queen Bee District 16 counterparts in both ELA and Math proficiency. The schools also serve a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.67% to 62.78%, indicating significant economic challenges in the community.

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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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