For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,730 students in 60609, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60609, IL are Minnie Minoso Academy, Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct and Greene N Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60609 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60609, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60609, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minnie Minoso Academy
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3527 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1732
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1732
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Greene N Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4560
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Fulton Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9000
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9000
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center
Magnet School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5255 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lara Elementary Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4619 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4389
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4389
Grades: PK-8
| 337 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Libby Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Loomis Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9050
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9050
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Rank: #88.
Sherman Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W 52nd St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1757
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1757
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Rank: #99.
Hedges Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7360
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7360
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5415 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1666
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1666
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hendricks Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4316 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1696
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1696
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #1212.
Hamline Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4565
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4565
Grades: PK-8
| 573 students
Rank: #1313.
Graham A Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4436 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1308
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1308
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #1414.
Daley Elementary Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5024 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9091
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9091
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #1515.
Beethoven Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Rank: #1616.
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4890
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4890
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
3625 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4088
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4088
Grades: PK
| 124 students
60609, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Alop Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4747 South Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Grades: 2-8
| 133 students
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Grades: 11-12
| 53 students
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Grades: K-8
| 465 students
Choir Elementary Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 890-4720
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 890-4720
Grades: 2-8
| 167 students
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 809-3511
Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 809-3511
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1440
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1440
Grades: K-8
| 150 students
4421 South State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1793
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1793
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
245 West 51st St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1739
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1739
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
5125 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1960
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1960
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
Safe Schools Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8050
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8050
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Second Chance Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
4747 S Marshfield Av
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1490
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1490
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4747 South Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Grades: 10
| 39 students
4655 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1450
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1450
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60609, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60609, IL include Minnie Minoso Academy, Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct and Greene N Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60609?
17 public preschools are located in 60609.
What is the racial composition of students in 60609?
60609 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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