For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,044 students in 60612, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60612, IL are Rudolph Elementary Learning Center, Mitchell Elementary School and Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60612 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60612, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60612, IL Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2233 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2022 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
749 S Oakley Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7295
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7295
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
William Brown Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
54 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Beidler Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3151 W Walnut St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6811
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6811
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Dett Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2131 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7160
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7160
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Jensen Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6840
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6840
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 W Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6602
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6602
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Morton Elementary Career Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
431 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Cather Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2908 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6780
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6780
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
60612, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2040 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2833 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
2245 West Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Gr: 10 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Gr: 12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Healy Program Center North (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
2131 West Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Idochealy South High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Gr: 9-12
740 South Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
145 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Gr: 10-12
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
2401 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 students Minority enrollment: 94%
2411 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Gr: 9-12
Paz Elementary Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2401 W Congress Py
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Gr: K-8 | 780 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60612, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60612, IL include Rudolph Elementary Learning Center, Mitchell Elementary School and Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in 60612?
11 public preschools are located in 60612.
What is the racial composition of students in 60612?
60612 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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