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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 60645


At a glance
5
Schools
3,864
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedDecatur Classical Elementary School4th of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools
Biggest riser
Decatur Classical Elementary School up 3 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
West Ridge Elementary School 13.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
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Summary:

The 60645 zip code area of Chicago, Illinois is home to 5 elementary schools that are part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with one standout school and the rest showing more mixed results.

Decatur Classical Elementary School is the clear standout, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Illinois and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Decatur Classical's test scores are exceptional, with over 90% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, the other schools in the area have more varied performance, with some grade levels scoring well above the district and state, while others lag behind.

The remaining schools in the 60645 zip code area, including Armstrong G Elementary International Studies, Mosaic School of Fine Arts, Rogers Elementary School, and West Ridge Elementary School, exhibit more mixed performance, with some grade levels scoring well above the district and state averages, while others lag behind. The district as a whole is ranked 698 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting systemic challenges that need to be addressed to improve overall educational outcomes.

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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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