For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,352 students in 60429, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60429, IL are Jesse C White Learning Academy, Highlands Elementary School and Chateaux School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60429 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60429, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60429, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jesse C White Learning Academy
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16910 S Western Ave
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Laurel Ln
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9773
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9773
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chateaux School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Chambord Ln
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9776
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-9776
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mae Jemison School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3450 W 177th St
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 225-3636
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 225-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
60429, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1223 173rd St
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 798-0945
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 798-0945
Grades: PK-K
| 164 students
170th Dixie Hwy
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-0224
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 335-0224
Grades: 5-6
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60429, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60429, IL include Jesse C White Learning Academy, Highlands Elementary School and Chateaux School.
How many public preschools are located in 60429?
4 public preschools are located in 60429.
What is the racial composition of students in 60429?
60429 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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