For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,007 students in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Grand Crossing are South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Ashe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 E 70th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-8340
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-8340
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7433 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ashe Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8505 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3550
Grades: PK-8
| 365 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Avalon Park Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8045 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL include South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Ashe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Grand Crossing, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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