Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

Best Washington Heights Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,152 students in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL.

The top ranked public preschools in Washington Heights are Fernwood Elementary School, Green W Elementary School and Wacker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL public preschools have an score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 10% (versus the 25% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Washington Heights, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Fernwood Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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10041 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700

Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Green W Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1150 W 96th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2575

Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Wacker Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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9746 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2821

Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Rank: #44.

Kipling Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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9351 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3151

Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Rank: #55.

Evers Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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9811 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2565

Gr: PK-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

Fort Dearborn Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 7%)
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9025 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2680

Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.

Garvey M Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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10309 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2763

Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.

Mount Vernon Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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10540 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2825

Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL?

The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL include Fernwood Elementary School, Green W Elementary School and Wacker Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago?

8 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago?

the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago 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).