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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 60472

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The 60472 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Turner Elementary School and Childs Elementary School, both serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. These schools operate under the Posen-Robbins Education Service District 143-5.

Based on the available data, Childs Elementary School appears to be the standout performer, outpacing the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics test scores for all grades as well as 3rd grade specifically. Additionally, Childs has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.2, suggesting more individualized attention for students. Both schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While both schools have the same chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the state average, the significant per-student spending at both schools ($24,316 at Turner and $24,007 at Childs) indicates a substantial investment in these educational institutions. The contrast in student-teacher ratios between the two schools may be a contributing factor to Childs' stronger academic performance. Overall, the data provides valuable insights into the educational landscape of the 60472 zip code, highlighting the potential of Childs Elementary School as a standout performer in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				IAR English Language Arts (2025)		IAR Mathematics (2025)		% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Childs Elementary School	Public	K-3	14123 S Lydia Ave	Robbins	60472	Cook County	Posen-Robbins Education Service District 143-5	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 388-7203	149	10	15.2	75.2%	0 (0.0%)	98 (65.8%)	41 (27.5%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)								(n/a)	57.1	57.1	62.9	62.9	100.0	99.3	99.3	99.3	100.0	99.3	100.0	$23,076	$2,973	$20,103

Cities Near Zip Code 60472

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Robbins	0.43 mi	2	552^nd
Blue Island	0.59 mi	11	725^th
Posen	0.74 mi	2	627^th
Crestwood	0.86 mi	8	687^th
Midlothian	1.25 mi	9	703^rd

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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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