For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,958 students in the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Gage Park are Talman Elementary School, Carson Elementary School and Nightingale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Gage Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Talman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5450 S Talman Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7850
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7850
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Carson Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5516 S Maplewood Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9222
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9222
Grades: PK-8
| 747 students
Rank: #33.
Nightingale Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9270
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9270
Grades: PK-8
| 959 students
Rank: #44.
Monarcas Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5815 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9280
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9280
Grades: PK-5
| 805 students
Rank: #55.
Sandoval Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5534 S Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-0457
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-0457
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #66.
Sawyer Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5248 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-0440
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-0440
Grades: PK-8
| 933 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago, IL include Talman Elementary School, Carson Elementary School and Nightingale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago?
5 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Gage Park, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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