For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,247 students in 60624, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60624, IL are Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy, Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy and Webster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60624 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60624, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60624, IL Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4320 W 5th Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6730
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6730
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 W 5th Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6660
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6660
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4055 W Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6925
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6925
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Hefferan Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4409 W Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6192
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6192
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Faraday Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3250 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6670
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6670
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gregory Math & Sci Elementary Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3715 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6820
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6820
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Ward L Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
646 N Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6440
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6440
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Melody Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3937 W Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6850
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6850
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tilton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
223 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6746
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6746
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
60624, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6980
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6980
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4319 West Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 626-4200
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 626-4200
Gr: 7-12
230 N Kolmar Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 826-1137
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 826-1137
Gr: 9-11 | 80 students
230 N Kolmar Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 417-2045
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 417-2045
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
3937 West Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6620
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6620
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6560
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6560
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Ford Power House Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
931 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 533-7600
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 533-7600
Gr: 12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
4027 W Grenshaw St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6880
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6880
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students
4027 W Grenshaw St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6776
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6776
Gr: PK-8
3250 West Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-0835
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-0835
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 77:1
4257 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6860
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6860
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Learn Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1132 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 826-6330
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 826-6330
Gr: K-8 | 3,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
230 North Kolmar Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6210
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6210
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
620 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6680
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6680
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students
646 North Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6700
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-8808
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-8808
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
3301 W Franklin Bl
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6400
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6400
Gr: 9-10 | 163 students
3301 W Franklin Bl
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6400
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6400
Gr: 10-12 | 455 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60624, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60624, IL include Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy, Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy and Webster Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60624?
9 public preschools are located in 60624.
What is the racial composition of students in 60624?
60624 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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