For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,429 students in 60644, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60644, IL are Clark G R Elementary School, Nash Elementary School and Ellington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60644 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60644, 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 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60644, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark G R Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S Monitor Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Nash Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4837 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6125
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6125
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ellington Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 N Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Depriest Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
139 S Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #66.
Howe Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Lorel Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Leland Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 S Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
60644, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5345 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Grades: 3-6
| 95 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Grades: 11-12
| 580 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
543 N Waller Av
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6176
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5500 West Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6050
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6050
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
517 North Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6230
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6230
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
Kipp Chicago Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Grades: K-8
| 1,685 students
512 South Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6140
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6140
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60644, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60644, IL include Clark G R Elementary School, Nash Elementary School and Ellington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60644?
7 public preschools are located in 60644.
What is the racial composition of students in 60644?
60644 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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