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Best Washington Park Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,588 students in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago, IL.

The top ranked public preschools in Washington Park are Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, Carter Elementary School and Burke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago, IL public preschools have an score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 11% (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 Washington Park, Chicago, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center

Magnet School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
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5255 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230

Gr: PK-8 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Rank: #22.

Carter Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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5740 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0860

Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Rank: #33.

Burke Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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5356 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1325

Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago, IL?

The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago, IL include Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, Carter Elementary School and Burke Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago?

3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Washington Park, Chicago?

the neighborhood of Washington Park, 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).