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

Best Portage Park Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,337 students in the neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago, IL.

The top ranked public preschools in Portage Park are Smyser Elementary School, Portage Park Elementary School and Gray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago, IL public preschools have an score of 15% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 19% (versus the 25% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Smyser Elementary School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
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4310 N Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3711

Gr: PK-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #22.

Portage Park Elementary School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
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5330 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3576

Gr: PK-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #33.

Gray Elementary School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
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3730 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3520

Gr: PK-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #44.

Reinberg Elementary School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
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3425 N Major Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3465

Gr: PK-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago, IL include Smyser Elementary School, Portage Park Elementary School and Gray Elementary School.

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

4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago.

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

the neighborhood of Portage Park, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).