For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,702 students in 60617, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60617, IL are Washington G Elementary School, Addams Elementary School and Hoyne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60617 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60617, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60617, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington G Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3611 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5010
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5010
Gr: PK-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Addams Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10810 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210
Gr: PK-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Hoyne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8905 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6425
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6425
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9912 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6240
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6240
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8050 S Chappel Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6640
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6640
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9822 S Exchange Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6430
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6430
Gr: PK-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9239 S Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6625
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6625
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #88.
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10347 S Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6540
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6540
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bright Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10740 S Calhoun Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6215
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6215
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Thorp J N Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6250
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6250
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1111.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8331 S Mackinaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6585
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6585
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Sadlowski Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3930 E 105th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-8040
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-8040
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Ninos Heroes Elementary Academic Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8344 S Commercial Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6694
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6694
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1414.
Mireles Elementary Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9000 S Exchange Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6360
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6360
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Coles Elementary Language Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8441 S Yates Blvd
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6550
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6550
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8546 S Cregier Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6300
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1717.
Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9928 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6530
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6530
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
60617, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2330 East 99th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Gr: 9-12
Buckingham Special Education Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
9207 South Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422
Gr: 2-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7947
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7947
Gr: 9-12
2100 East 87th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7990
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7990
Gr: 10-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Davis Developmental Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
9101 S Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6209
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6209
Gr: PK | 76 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Las Casas Occupational High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
8401 South Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6050
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6050
Gr: 9-12
9928 South Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6320
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6320
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60617, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60617, IL include Washington G Elementary School, Addams Elementary School and Hoyne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60617?
17 public preschools are located in 60617.
What is the racial composition of students in 60617?
60617 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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