For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,682 students in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in South Chicago are Mann Elementary School, Ninos Heroes Elementary Academic Center and Mireles Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mann Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8050 S Chappel Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6640
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6640
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Ninos Heroes Elementary Academic Center
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8344 S Commercial Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6694
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6694
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Mireles Elementary Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9000 S Exchange Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6360
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6360
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Thorp J N Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6250
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6250
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Coles Elementary Language Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8441 S Yates Blvd
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6550
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6550
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago, IL include Mann Elementary School, Ninos Heroes Elementary Academic Center and Mireles Elementary Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago?
5 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Chicago, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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