For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,108 students in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Armour Square are Haines Elementary School and Ward J Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Ward J Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 S Shields Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago, IL include Haines Elementary School and Ward J Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Armour Square, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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