For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,163 students in 60626, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60626, IL are New Field Elementary School, Kilmer Elementary School and Jordan Elementary Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60626 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60626, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60626, IL Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Field Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1707 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2760
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2760
Gr: PK-4 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2115
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2115
Gr: PK-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Jordan Elementary Community School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7414 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2220
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2220
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Gale Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1631 W Jonquil Ter
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2100
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 534-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60626, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60626, IL include New Field Elementary School, Kilmer Elementary School and Jordan Elementary Community School.
How many public preschools are located in 60626?
4 public preschools are located in 60626.
What is the racial composition of students in 60626?
60626 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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