For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,352 students in 60429, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60429, IL are Chateaux School, Highlands Elementary School and Mae Jemison School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60429 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60429, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60429, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chateaux School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Chambord Ln
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9776
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9776
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Laurel Ln
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9773
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9773
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Mae Jemison School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3450 W 177th St
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 225-3636
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 225-3636
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Jesse C White Learning Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16910 S Western Ave
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
60429, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1223 173rd St
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 798-0945
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 798-0945
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
170th Dixie Hwy
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-0224
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-0224
Gr: 5-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60429, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60429, IL include Chateaux School, Highlands Elementary School and Mae Jemison School.
How many public preschools are located in 60429?
4 public preschools are located in 60429.
What is the racial composition of students in 60429?
60429 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).
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