For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 790 students in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Hyde Park are Ray Elementary School and Kozminski Elementary Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hyde Park, 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 12% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Hyde Park, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ray Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5631 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0970
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0970
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Kozminski Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
936 E 54th St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-0980
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago, IL include Ray Elementary School and Kozminski Elementary Community Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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