Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60707

The 60707 zip code area in Illinois is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Elmwood Park CUSD 401 district, except for two charter schools that are part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Among the standout schools in the area, Elm Middle School has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, with 65.8% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Elmwood Elementary School stands out for its high proficiency rates in Mathematics, at 51.7% proficient or better, much higher than the district and state. While the charter schools, such as Acero Charter Roberto Clemente Elementary, have lower overall proficiency rates, they are still able to achieve above-district-average proficiency in some grade levels, despite serving a higher percentage of low-income students.

The data also reveals significant performance gaps between the Elmwood Park CUSD 401 schools and the Chicago Public Schools charter schools, with the Elmwood Park CUSD 401 schools generally outperforming the charter schools. Additionally, the charter schools spend significantly more per student than the Elmwood Park CUSD 401 schools, despite serving a higher percentage of low-income students. Overall, the schools in the 60707 zip code area demonstrate a mix of high-performing and lower-performing institutions, with the Elmwood Park CUSD 401 schools maintaining relatively consistent performance over the past few years.