For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,867 students in 60651, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60651, IL are Casals Elementary School, Nobel Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60651 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60651, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60651, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Casals Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 W Potomac Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4444
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4444
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Nobel Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4127 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4365
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4365
Gr: PK-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3320 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4300
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4820 W Walton St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-8980
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-8980
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
West Park Elementary Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4940
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4940
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1431 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-3060
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-3060
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
Hay Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1018 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6000
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Young Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1434 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6200
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1234 N Monticello Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4290
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4290
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
932 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6025
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6025
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Piccolo Elementary Specialty School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4425
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-4425
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60651, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60651, IL include Casals Elementary School, Nobel Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60651?
11 public elementary schools are located in 60651.
What is the racial composition of students in 60651?
60651 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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