For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 3,603 students in 60612, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60612, IL are Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School, Rudolph Elementary Learning Center and Iyc Chicago. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60612 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60612, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60612, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Iyc Chicago
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
136 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #44.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2233 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Locke A Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3141 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 265-7232
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 265-7232
Gr: K-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2022 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Learn Chtr - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
749 S Oakley Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7295
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7295
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
William Brown Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
54 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Beidler Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3151 W Walnut St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6811
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6811
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Dett Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2131 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7160
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7160
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Jensen Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6840
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6840
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 W Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6602
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6602
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Morton Elementary Career Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
431 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Cather Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2908 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6780
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6780
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60612, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60612, IL include Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School, Rudolph Elementary Learning Center and Iyc Chicago.
How many public middle schools are located in 60612?
15 public middle schools are located in 60612.
What is the racial composition of students in 60612?
60612 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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