For the 2024 school year, there are 367 public preschools serving 168,334 students in Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Chicago, IL are Skinner Elementary School, Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center and Blaine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Chicago have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chicago, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Grades: PK-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #22.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Blaine Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Grades: PK-8
| 684 students
Rank: #44.
Pritzker Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2009 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Grades: PK-8
| 664 students
Rank: #55.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Grades: PK-8
| 651 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Armour Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Beard Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Grades: PK-3
| 167 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Grades: PK-7
| 7 students
Rank: #99.
Lasalle Ii Lang Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1148 N Honore St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-0490
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-0490
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1111.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
Rank: #1212.
Belding Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4257 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1313.
Beaubien Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5025 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3500
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 964 students
Rank: #1414.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2233 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Rank: #1515.
Nettelhorst Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3252 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Grades: PK-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1616.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6206 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5226
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5226
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Rank: #1717.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2625 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 610 students
Rank: #1818.
Ravenswood Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4332 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5525
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5525
Grades: PK-8
| 527 students
Rank: #1919.
Disney Elementary Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4140 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Grades: PK-8
| 1,456 students
Rank: #2020.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5470
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5470
Grades: PK-8
| 498 students
Rank: #2121.
Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 W Mclean Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4391
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4391
Grades: PK-8
| 835 students
Rank: #2222.
South Loop Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1212 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8690
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8690
Grades: PK-8
| 810 students
Rank: #2323.
Norwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5900 N Nina Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1198
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1198
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Rank: #2424.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Grades: PK-8
| 574 students
Rank: #2525.
Disney Ii Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3815 N Kedvale Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3750
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3750
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #2626.
Healy Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9190
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9190
Grades: PK-8
| 1,283 students
Rank: #2727.
Canty Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3740 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-1238
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-1238
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 N Seminary Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
Rank: #3030.
National Teachers Elementary Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #3131.
Drummond Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1845 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4120
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4120
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #3232.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7345 N Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2125
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2125
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #3333.
Chappell Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2135 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students
Rank: #3434.
Kinzie Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5625 S Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 644 students
Rank: #3535.
Peirce Elementary Intl Studies School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1423 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 534-2440
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 534-2440
Grades: PK-8
| 1,069 students
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Chicago, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6980
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6980
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
4319 West Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 626-4200
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 626-4200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1455 S Mich Ste 218
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 880-0261
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 880-0261
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alop Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1340 West 71st St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3250
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3250
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
4747 South Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
6315 S Claremont Av
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9070
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Grades: 8
| 36 students
5345 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Grades: 3-6
| 95 students
Arts Of Living Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1855 N Sheffield Av
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8586
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8586
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspira Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1711 N California
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0970
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0970
Grades: 6-12
| 1,290 students
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Grades: 2-8
| 133 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Austin Community High School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Grades: 11-12
| 580 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2945 North Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
6656 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
2755 North Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-8070
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-8070
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
2330 East 99th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
819 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
2040 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Grades: 11-12
| 47 students
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Grades: 11-12
| 53 students
1241 West 58th St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9175
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9175
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
8908 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
2421 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-0620
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-0620
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
230 N Kolmar Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 826-1137
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 826-1137
Grades: 9-11
| 80 students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Bronzeville Lighthouse Elementary Chrtr (Closed 2021)
Charter School
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Grades: K-8
| 465 students
Buckingham Special Education Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
9207 South Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422
Grades: 2-8
| 35 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Chicago, IL include Skinner Elementary School, Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center and Blaine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chicago, IL?
367 public preschools are located in Chicago, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago, IL?
Chicago, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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