Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

Best Douglas Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,066 students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL.

The top ranked public preschools in Douglas are Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy and James R Doolittle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL public preschools have an score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 10% (versus the 25% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet

Magnet School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
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3200 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272

Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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249 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1204

Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Rank: #33.

James R Doolittle Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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535 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040

Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL?

The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL include Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy and James R Doolittle Academy.

How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?

3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?

the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).