Zip code 60804 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.
| GRADES | DISTRICT | RATING |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K–8 Elementary | Cicero School District 99 8,815 students · 15 schools | Not rated |
| 9–12 Secondary | J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 8,134 students · 4 schools | 1/10 |
The elementary district is shown as not rated because our rating set was built per zip code from a single district, so elementary districts in split areas were never scored. We would rather show no rating than a borrowed one.
| Metric | J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 8,134 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $17,100/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 (this district) | NR | — | 8,134 |
| Community High School District 218 | NR | — | 5,490 |
| Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 | 7/10 | 64th | 931 |
| Thornton Township High School District 205 | 1/10 | 1st | 4,681 |
- J Sterling Morton East High Sch — Grades 10–12 · 3,394 students
- J Sterling Morton West High Sch — Grades 9–12 · 3,374 students
- J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr — Grades 9–9 · 941 students
- J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch — Grades 9–12
About J. Sterling Morton High School District 201
J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 is the public school district assigned to zip code 60804 in J. Sterling Morton, Illinois. Serving students from Pre-K – 8th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 60804. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It has no published grades 3–8 state assessment results in the current state data, so there is no basis for a rating under our methodology.
An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for J. Sterling Morton High School District 201. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making an enrollment or housing decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 60804
Children in zip code 60804 are assigned to J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 8th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 60804, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 at (708)780-2800 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Illinois districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Cicero
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 serves zip code 60804, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 60804. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Illinois, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 60804.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 60804 data.