Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60608

The 60608 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 24 schools, including 18 elementary schools, 6 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 698 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the data, including Everett Elementary School, which consistently performs in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools and earns a 4 out of 5 star rating. Other relatively strong performers are Pickard Elementary School and Armour Elementary School, both ranking in the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools. At the high school level, Juarez Community Academy High School and Noble St Charter-UIC College Prep are the highest performers, ranking in the top 75% of Illinois high schools.

However, the data also reveals a significant achievement gap between the highest and lowest performing schools in the area. For example, the percentage of 8th graders proficient or better in IAR English Language Arts ranged from 5.6% at Whittier Elementary School to 72% at Armour Elementary School in 2024-2025. Many of the schools also serve predominantly low-income communities, with 71.64% to 98.73% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While higher spending does not necessarily correlate with higher performance, the student-teacher ratios suggest class size may be a factor in student outcomes across the schools in this zip code area.