Top 5 Best East Side Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,810 students in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in East Side are Washington G Elementary School, Addams Elementary School and Taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington G Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3611 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5010
Grades: PK-8
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Addams Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10810 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210
Grades: PK-8
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Taylor Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9912 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6240
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10347 S Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6540
Grades: PK-8
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
Sadlowski Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3930 E 105th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-8040
Grades: PK-8
| 659 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago, IL include Washington G Elementary School, Addams Elementary School and Taylor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago?
5 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of East Side, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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