Best West Loop Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 1,097 students in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in West Loop is Skinner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago, IL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Gr: PK-8 | 1,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago, IL include Skinner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Loop, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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