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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60636


At a glance
13
Schools
4,370
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedLindblom Math & Science Academy High School52nd of 698 Illinois high schools
Biggest riser
Earle Elementary School up 119 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Davis M Magnet Elementary School 7.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
2★
1★
0★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 60636 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 11 schools, including 10 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299. While the district as a whole is ranked 698 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating, the data reveals a complex educational landscape with pockets of high performance alongside widespread challenges.

The standout school in this area is Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in Illinois and earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lindblom boasts impressive test scores, a high graduation rate, and a low dropout rate. In contrast, many of the elementary schools in the 60636 zip code struggle, with less than 20% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another bright spot is Davis M Magnet Elementary School, which has relatively strong performance and high spending per student.

The data also reveals significant resource disparities between the schools, with spending per student ranging from $16,534 at Lindblom to $28,642 at Claremont Academy Elementary School. Additionally, all schools report high chronic absenteeism rates, indicating a need for targeted interventions to address this challenge. Overall, the 60636 zip code area presents a complex educational landscape, with pockets of excellence alongside widespread struggles, highlighting the need for equitable resource allocation and tailored support to improve outcomes for all students in this community.

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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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