For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,722 students in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in West Elsdon are Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz, Pasteur Elementary School and Peck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4034 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8280
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8280
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Pasteur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5825 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2270
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2270
Gr: PK-4 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3826 W 58th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2450
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2450
Gr: PK-4 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago, IL include Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz, Pasteur Elementary School and Peck Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Elsdon, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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