For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,725 students in 60615, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60615, IL are Murray Elementary Language Academy, Shoesmith Elementary School and Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60615 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60615, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60615, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5335 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0585
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0585
Gr: K-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Shoesmith Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1764
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1764
Gr: K-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
834 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1060
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Kozminski Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
936 E 54th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Burke Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5356 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60615, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60615, IL include Murray Elementary Language Academy, Shoesmith Elementary School and Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60615?
5 public elementary schools are located in 60615.
What is the racial composition of students in 60615?
60615 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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