Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60629

The 60629 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 21 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299. While the district is ranked 698 out of 811 in Illinois and has a 1-star rating, a few schools in the area stand out with exceptional performance.

Hancock College Preparatory High School is ranked 10th out of 698 high schools in Illinois and has a 5-star rating, with impressive test scores, including 92.6% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, 70.7% in ACT Mathematics, and 86.9% in ACT Science. Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, an elementary school, is ranked 160th out of 2,056 in Illinois and has a 5-star rating, with 78.3% of students proficient or better in IAR English Language Arts and 63.5% in IAR Mathematics. Pasteur Elementary School is also a standout, ranked 584th out of 2,056 and with a 4-star rating, with 56.3% of students proficient or better in IAR English Language Arts and 60.3% in IAR Mathematics.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools in the 60629 zip code area. Graduation rates range from 89.0% to 89.0%, dropout rates from 2.4% to 2.4%, and chronic absenteeism from 25.4% to 25.4%. Test scores vary widely, with 11th grade ACT English Language Arts proficiency ranging from 7.5% at Gage Park High School to 92.6% at Hancock College Preparatory High School. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also varies greatly, from 50.0% at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz to 96.64% at Catalyst Charter - Maria Elementary School. Addressing these educational inequities within the 60629 zip code area will require a comprehensive approach to support student learning and success.