For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 389 students in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in West Chesterfield is Gillespie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gillespie Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9301 S State St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-5065
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago, IL include Gillespie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Chesterfield, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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