Best Public High Schools in 60609 (Chicago, IL) (2026)

Best 60609 Illinois Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,321 students in 60609, IL.

The top-ranked public high schools in 60609, IL are Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Back Of The Yards Ib High School and Air Force Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 60609 have an score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60609, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 60609 have a of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Back Of The Yards Ib High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60609, IL Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk

Charter School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
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2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400

Gr: K-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #22.

Back Of The Yards Ib High School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
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2111 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320

Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Air Force Academy High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1590

Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #44.

Peace And Education Coalition High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
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4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9212

Gr: 10-12

Rank: #55.

Tilden Career Communty Academy High School

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4747 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625

Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #66.

Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr

Charter School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
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5401 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355

Gr: K-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #77.

Richards Career Academy High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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5009 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4945

Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60609 Illinois

60609, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Abbott Elementary School (Closed 2010)

3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660

Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705

Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Alop Alternative High School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500

Gr: 9-12

Andersen H C Elementary Community Academy (Closed 2013)

4747 South Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276

Gr: 3-8

Attucks Elementary School (Closed 2016)

5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270

Gr: 2-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Big Picture High School -back Of The Yards (Closed 2010)

4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219

Gr: 11-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Bronzeville Lighthouse Elementary Chrtr (Closed 2023)

8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460

Gr: K-8 | 465 students

Choir Elementary Charter Academy (Closed 2010)

Charter School

3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 890-4720

Gr: 2-8 | 167 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Community Services West High School (Closed 2018)

8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 809-3511

Gr: 11-12

Farren Fine Arts Elementary School (Closed 2008)

5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1440

Gr: K-8 | 150 students

Mccorkle Elementary School (Closed 2011)

4421 South State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1793

Gr: PK-8

Parkman Elementary School (Closed 2014)

245 West 51st St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1739

Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Princeton A C Elementary School (Closed 2010)

5125 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1960

Gr: K-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Safe Schools Alternative High School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8050

Gr: 5-12

Second Chance Alternative High School (Closed 2007)

Special Education School

4747 S Marshfield Av
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600

Terrell Elementary School (Closed 2004)

5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1490

Tilden Achievement Academy High School (Closed 2014)

4747 South Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625

Gr: 10 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Zenos Colman Elementary School (Closed 2005)

4655 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1450

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 60609, IL?

The top-ranked public high schools in 60609, IL include Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Back Of The Yards Ib High School and Air Force Academy High School.

How many public high schools are located in 60609?

7 public high schools are located in 60609.

What is the racial composition of students in 60609?

60609 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).