Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60639

The 60639 zip code area of Chicago is home to 17 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 5 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299. While a few schools in this area stand out, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other key metrics across the schools.

Noble St Charter-Pritzker Col Prep high school has the highest 4-year graduation rate at 96.1% and the lowest dropout rate at 0.2%, as well as the highest proficiency rates in SAT/Math (24.4%) and SAT/ELA (26.7%) among the high schools. Horizon Science Academy-Belmont, an alternative school, has the highest proficiency rates in IAR/ELA (38.7%) and IAR/Math (15.8%) across all grade levels. In contrast, Kelvyn Park High School has the lowest 4-year graduation rate at 60.2% and the highest dropout rate at 8.4%, as well as the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 73.6%.

The majority of schools in the 60639 zip code area have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.77% to 97.48%. Per-student spending and student-teacher ratios vary across the schools, but do not appear to directly correlate with academic performance. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the systemic challenges facing these schools and the students they serve, as improving educational outcomes in this area will likely require a multi-faceted approach that addresses both academic and broader social, economic, and community-level factors.