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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60491


At a glance
7
Schools
3,898
Students
2
Districts
2
5-star schools
Top rankedHomer Junior High School76th of 1,368 Illinois middle schools
Biggest riser
Oak Prairie Junior High School up 46 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Oak Prairie Junior High School 10.6 students per teacher
Summary:

The 60491 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 3 middle schools, across two school districts - Homer CCSD 33C and Will County School District 92. The middle schools, particularly Homer Junior High School and Oak Prairie Junior High School, stand out for their consistently high performance, ranking among the top middle schools in Illinois and earning top ratings from SchoolDigger.

The middle schools in the 60491 zip code area demonstrate strong student proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, exceeding state and district averages. In contrast, the elementary schools in the area show lower test scores and higher rates of free/reduced-price lunch recipients, which may indicate potential equity concerns and disparities in resources or student demographics. Across all schools, the chronic absenteeism rate is quite high at 25.4%, which is an area that may require further investigation and intervention.

Per-student spending varies significantly, with the middle schools spending more per student than the elementary schools. The reasons for these spending differences are worth exploring further to understand the factors driving these variations. Overall, the 60491 zip code area has a mix of high-performing and more average-performing schools, with the middle schools standing out as the standout performers in the region.

Ranking:
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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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