For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,588 students in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington Park are Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, Carter Elementary School and Burke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (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 Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center
Magnet School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5255 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: #22.
Carter Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5740 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0860
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0860
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Burke Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5356 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago, IL include Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, Carter Elementary School and Burke Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Washington Park, 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).
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