For the 2025 school year, there are 369 public preschools serving 168,534 students in Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Chicago, IL are Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Skinner Elementary School and Mayer 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 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Chicago have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Gr: PK-8 | 1,049 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
Gr: PK-3 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Blaine Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2625 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 575:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Sauganash Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6040 N Kilpatrick Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-3470
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-3470
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Pritzker Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2009 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Gr: PK-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Edgebrook Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6525 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1194
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1194
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Lasalle Ii Lang Academy Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1148 N Honore St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-0490
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-0490
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Ravenswood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4332 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5525
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5525
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Oriole Park Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5424 N Oketo Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1201
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1201
Gr: PK-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Nettelhorst Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3252 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5810
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4540 N Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5090
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5090
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6206 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5226
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-5226
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Beaubien Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5025 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3500
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
South Loop Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1212 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Gr: PK-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2222.
Mount Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10841 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2786
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2786
Gr: PK-8 | 1,157 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2323.
Kinzie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5625 S Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425
Gr: PK-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5470
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5470
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2525.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2233 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2626.
Norwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5900 N Nina Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1198
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1198
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Disney Ii Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3815 N Kedvale Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3750
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3750
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 107:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2828.
Everett Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3419 S Bell Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Canty Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3740 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-1238
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-1238
Gr: PK-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3131.
Disney Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4140 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Gr: PK-8 | 1,416 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3232.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 N Seminary Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5725
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3333.
Jamieson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5650 N Mozart St
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-2395
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-2395
Gr: PK-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3434.
Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 W Mclean Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4391
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4391
Gr: PK-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3535.
Belding Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4257 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Gr: PK-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Chicago, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6980
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6980
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
4319 West Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 626-4200
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 626-4200
Gr: 7-12
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Alop Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Gr: 9-12
1340 West 71st St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3250
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3250
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4747 South Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Gr: 3-8
6315 S Claremont Av
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9070
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9070
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Gr: 8 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 97%
5345 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Gr: 3-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Arts Of Living Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1855 N Sheffield Av
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8586
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8586
Aspira Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1711 N California
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0970
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0970
Gr: 6-12 | 1,290 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Gr: 2-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Gr: 9-12
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Gr: 11-12 | 580 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Gr: 9-12
2945 North Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Gr: PK-5
6656 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
2755 North Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-8070
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-8070
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
2330 East 99th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1
819 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students
2040 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Gr: 11-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Gr: 11-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1241 West 58th St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9175
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9175
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Gr: 9-12
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 84:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8908 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students
2421 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-0620
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-0620
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 94%
230 N Kolmar Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 826-1137
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 826-1137
Gr: 9-11 | 80 students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 99%
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Gr: 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
Gr: 2-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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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 Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Skinner Elementary School and Mayer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chicago?
369 public preschools are located in Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago?
Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Chicago are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chicago include: Corkery Elementary School vs. Zapata Elementary Academy, Palmer Elementary School vs. Beaubien Elementary School, Hibbard Elementary School vs. Haugan Elementary School
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