For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 865 students in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hegewisch are Grissom Elementary School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12810 S Escanaba Ave
Chicago, IL 60633
(773) 535-5380
Chicago, IL 60633
(773) 535-5380
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13231 S Burley Ave
Chicago, IL 60633
(773) 535-5600
Chicago, IL 60633
(773) 535-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago, IL include Grissom Elementary School and Clay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Hegewisch, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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