For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,730 students in 60609, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60609, IL are Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct, Minnie Minoso Academy and Greene N Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60609 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60609, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60609, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct
(Math: 27% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Minnie Minoso Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3527 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1732
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1732
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Greene N Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3525 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4560
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5255 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Hendricks Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4316 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1696
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1696
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9000
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9000
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Loomis Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9050
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9050
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5415 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1666
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1666
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Lara Elementary Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4619 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4389
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4389
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4890
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4890
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Hamline Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4565
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4565
Gr: PK-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Graham A Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4436 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1308
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1308
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Hedges Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7360
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7360
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Beethoven Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W 52nd St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1757
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1757
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1616.
Daley Elementary Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5024 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9091
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9091
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
3625 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4088
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4088
Gr: PK | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
60609, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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%
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
4747 South Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Gr: 3-8
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
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
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Gr: K-8 | 465 students
Choir Elementary Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 890-4720
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 890-4720
Gr: 2-8 | 167 students Minority enrollment: 99%
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 809-3511
Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 809-3511
Gr: 11-12
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1440
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1440
Gr: K-8 | 150 students
245 West 51st St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1739
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1739
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
5125 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1960
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1960
Gr: K-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Safe Schools Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8050
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8050
Gr: 5-12
Second Chance Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
4747 S Marshfield Av
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
4747 South Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Gr: 10 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60609, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60609, IL include Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct, Minnie Minoso Academy and Greene N Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60609?
17 public preschools are located in 60609.
What is the racial composition of students in 60609?
60609 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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