Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60607


Summary:

The 60607 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299. While the district as a whole is ranked 688 out of 813 in Illinois with a 1-star rating, the schools in this area demonstrate a wide range of academic performance.

The standout school in this area is Young Magnet High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 4 high schools in Illinois over the past 3 years and holds a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With exceptional academic performance, a 94.0% 4-year graduation rate, and a low 0.5% dropout rate, Young Magnet High School is a clear leader in the area. Among the elementary schools, Skinner Elementary School and STEM Magnet Academy Elementary also stand out, ranking in the top 103 and 391 elementary schools in Illinois, respectively, and earning 5-star and 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other key metrics across the schools in this area. While Young Magnet High School boasts 84-97% proficiency rates in various subjects, some elementary schools in the 60607 zip code struggle, with proficiency rates in the 30-50% range. These differences may be linked to factors such as funding, student-teacher ratios, and economic disadvantage, as indicated by the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates across the schools. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the educational landscape in this area, highlighting both the strengths of the top-performing schools and the challenges faced by others.








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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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