For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 4,210 students in 60608, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60608, IL are Everett Elementary School, Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences and Holden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60608 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60608, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60608, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Everett Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3419 S Bell Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1104 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Pickard Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7280
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7280
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Armour Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Jungman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1746 S Miller St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Finkl Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2332 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-5850
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1241 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7650
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7650
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Ruiz Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2410 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4825
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4825
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Walsh Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7950
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7950
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1624 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7205
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7205
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Pilsen Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W 17th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7675
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7675
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Chalmers Elementary Specialty School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2745 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1720
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1720
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4590
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4590
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Smyth J Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1059 W 13th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7180
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7180
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
60608, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2317 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Gr: 4-8
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students
1326 W 14th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60608, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60608, IL include Everett Elementary School, Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences and Holden Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60608?
15 public preschools are located in 60608.
What is the racial composition of students in 60608?
60608 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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