Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 60803

The 60803 zip code area is home to 7 elementary schools spanning 4 different school districts. While the schools vary in size, with student populations ranging from 117 to 602, they share a common challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly exceeding the state average.

Among the standout schools in the area is Chippewa Elementary School in Palos Heights School District 128, which consistently ranks among the top Illinois elementary schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, 78.2% of Chippewa students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 84.6% were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. In contrast, schools in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn School District 126 and Cook County School District 130 generally underperformed the state averages in both subject areas.

The data also reveals disparities in spending per student, with George Washington Elementary School in Cook County School District 130 spending the most at $22,255 per student in 2023-2024, while the District 126 Early Childhood Center spent the least at $9,167 per student. However, the relationship between spending and performance is not straightforward, as the school with the second-highest spending, Hazelgreen Elementary School, had relatively stronger performance compared to its peers.