For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,835 students in the neighborhood of Hanson Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Hanson Park are Hanson Park Elementary School, Christopher House Chrt Elementary School and Prieto Math-science Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hanson Park, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Hanson Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanson Park Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5411 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3100
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,150 students
Rank: #22.
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5235 W Belden St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Grades: PK-8
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Prieto Math-science Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2231 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-0210
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-0210
Grades: PK-8
| 751 students
Rank: #44.
Belmont-cragin Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5252 W Palmer St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-2900
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Hanson Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Hanson Park, Chicago, IL include Hanson Park Elementary School, Christopher House Chrt Elementary School and Prieto Math-science Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Hanson Park, Chicago?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Hanson Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hanson Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Hanson Park, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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