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Best 60609 Illinois Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,321 students in 60609, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 60609, IL are Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Back Of The Yards Ib High School and Air Force Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60609 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60609, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60609 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Back Of The Yards Ib High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60609, IL Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Gr: K-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Back Of The Yards Ib High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2111 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Air Force Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1590
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Peace And Education Coalition High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9212
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #55.
Tilden Career Communty Academy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355
Gr: K-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Richards Career Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5009 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4945
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60609 Illinois

60609, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abbott Elementary School (Closed 2010)
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alop Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Gr: 9-12
Andersen H C Elementary Community Academy (Closed 2013)
4747 South Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Gr: 3-8
Attucks Elementary School (Closed 2016)
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Gr: 2-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards (Closed 2010)
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Gr: 11-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Bronzeville Lighthouse Elementary Chrtr (Closed 2023)
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Gr: K-8 | 465 students
Choir Elementary Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 890-4720
Gr: 2-8 | 167 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Community Services West High School (Closed 2018)
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 809-3511
Gr: 11-12
Farren Fine Arts Elementary School (Closed 2008)
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1440
Gr: K-8 | 150 students
Mccorkle Elementary School (Closed 2011)
4421 South State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1793
Gr: PK-8
Parkman Elementary School (Closed 2014)
245 West 51st St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1739
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Princeton A C Elementary School (Closed 2010)
5125 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1960
Gr: K-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Safe Schools Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8050
Gr: 5-12
Second Chance Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
4747 S Marshfield Av
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Terrell Elementary School (Closed 2004)
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1490
Tilden Achievement Academy High School (Closed 2014)
4747 South Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Gr: 10 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Zenos Colman Elementary School (Closed 2005)
4655 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1450

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 60609, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 60609, IL include Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Back Of The Yards Ib High School and Air Force Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in 60609?
7 public high schools are located in 60609.
What is the racial composition of students in 60609?
60609 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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