For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,382 students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in South Shore are Parkside Elementary Community Academy, Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy and Okeeffe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (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 South Shore, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6938 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7511 S South Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650
Grades: PK-8
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Okeeffe Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6940 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0600
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7355 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0501
Grades: PK-8
| 649 students
Rank: #55.
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7736 S Burnham Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago, IL include Parkside Elementary Community Academy, Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy and Okeeffe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?
5 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Shore, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Shore, 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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