Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60157

The 60157 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Medinah Primary School and Medinah Intermediate School, both part of the Medinah School District 11. These schools have maintained consistent 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger, placing them among the top-performing schools in Illinois.

Academically, Medinah Intermediate School outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. However, its proficiency rates lag behind the district-wide averages, suggesting room for improvement. Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates of 47.47% at Medinah Primary and 54.33% at Medinah Intermediate. This may present unique challenges that require targeted support.

In terms of resource allocation, Medinah Primary School spends $19,090 per student, which is higher than the $17,152 spent per student at Medinah Intermediate School. Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Medinah Primary at 15.9 and Medinah Intermediate at 13.0. While the schools are performing well overall, continued monitoring of academic performance, resource allocation, and student demographics will be crucial to ensuring the continued success of these institutions and their students.