For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 3,884 students in 60619, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60619, IL are Mcdowell Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60619 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60619, 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 60619, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdowell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1419 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6404
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6404
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8306 S Saint Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3834
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3834
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 E 91st Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3300
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 E 85th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3435
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3435
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Washington H Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9130 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6225
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6225
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Avalon Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8045 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7433 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Neil Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8555 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3000
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Tanner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7350 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1010.
Ruggles Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7831 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3085
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3085
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1111.
Gillespie Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9301 S State St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1212.
Revere Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1313.
Ashe Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8505 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1414.
Deneen Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7240 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3035
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3035
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
60619, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
321 East 84th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(312) 924-7647
Chicago, IL 60619
(312) 924-7647
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students
901 East 95th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-8664
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-8664
Gr: K-3 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
7823 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221
Gr: K-12 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60619, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60619, IL include Mcdowell Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 60619?
14 public preschools are located in 60619.
What is the racial composition of students in 60619?
60619 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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