For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 875 students in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Near West Side are Rudolph Elementary Learning Center, Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School and Brown W Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Near West Side, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2022 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Brown W Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
54 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Dett Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2131 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7160
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7160
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago, IL include Rudolph Elementary Learning Center, Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School and Brown W Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near West Side, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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