📍 Zip Code 60601 · Chicago, IL

School District for Zip Code 60601

Chicago Public Schools · 4/10 Rating · Urban District

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School District · Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
📍 Cook County, IL · Zip Code 60601
4/10
Rating
330,000
Students
645
Schools
22:1
Student/Teacher
Average Third-largest district in the US. Wide quality variation. Selective enrollment schools like Walter Payton are excellent. Per-pupil spending: $17,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 60601

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~511 students
Academic Rating5/10 — Average
5
Rating
Average
📚
Chicago Junior High School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,022 students
Academic Rating3/10 — Below Average
3
Rating
Below Average
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Chicago High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~1,533 students
Academic Rating4/10 — Average
4
Rating
Average
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment330,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools645National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio22:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeUrbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating4/10 — AverageBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Chicago Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 60601?▼
Zip code 60601 is served by Chicago Public Schools in Chicago, IL (Cook County). The district serves approximately 330,000 students across 645 schools and has an overall rating of 4/10 (Average).
What schools are in zip code 60601?▼
Zip code 60601 is served by Chicago Public Schools. The assigned elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 5/10), middle school is Chicago Junior High School (Grades 6-8, rating 3/10), and high school is Chicago High School (Grades 9-12, rating 4/10).
Is Chicago Public Schools a good school district?▼
Chicago Public Schools has an overall rating of 4/10 (Average). Third-largest district in the US. Wide quality variation. Selective enrollment schools like Walter Payton are excellent. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 22:1 and spends approximately $17,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 60601?▼
Contact Chicago Public Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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4/10 — Average
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5/10 — Average
60614
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6/10 — Good
60615
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4/10 — Average
60640
Chicago
4/10 — Average
60657
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60201
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About Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Public Schools serves zip code 60601 and surrounding areas in Cook County, IL. The district operates 645 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 330,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 22:1 and per-pupil spending of $17,000/year, Chicago Public Schools receives an overall academic rating of 4/10 (Average) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district faces academic challenges common to many urban districts.