Best 60625 Illinois Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 5,812 students in 60625, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60625, IL are Waters Elementary School, Chappell Elementary School and Budlong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60625 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60625, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60625, IL Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4540 N Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5090
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Chappell Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2135 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Budlong Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2701 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2591
Gr: PK-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5510 N Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
Gr: PK-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
North River Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4416 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0590
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Hibbard Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3244 W Ainslie St
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5191
Gr: PK-6 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Haugan Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4540 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5040
Gr: PK-8 | 1,006 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Volta Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4950 N Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5080
Gr: PK-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 60625, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60625, IL include Waters Elementary School, Chappell Elementary School and Budlong Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60625?
8 public preschools are located in 60625.
What is the racial composition of students in 60625?
60625 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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