For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 810 students in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Near South Side is South Loop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Loop Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago, IL include South Loop Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near South Side, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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