For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,229 students in 60642, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60642, IL are Otis Elementary School, Rowe Elementary School and Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60642 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60642, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60642, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Armour St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7665
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7665
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Rowe Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1424 N Cleaver St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 799-2730
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 799-2730
Gr: K-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4750
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60642, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60642, IL include Otis Elementary School, Rowe Elementary School and Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60642?
3 public elementary schools are located in 60642.
What is the racial composition of students in 60642?
60642 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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