For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 4,214 students in 60628, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60628, IL are Haley Elementary Academy, Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School and Fernwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60628 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60628, 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 60628, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haley Elementary Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11411 S Eggleston Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5340
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5340
Grades: PK-8
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10845 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5517
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5517
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Fernwood Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10041 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Smith W Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
744 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5689
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5689
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Evers Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9811 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2565
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
Rank: #66.
Bennett Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10115 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5460
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #77.
Pullman Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11311 S Forrestville Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5395
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5395
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lavizzo Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 W 109th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5300
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Schmid Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9755 S Greenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-6235
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-6235
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #1010.
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12339 S Normal Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5590
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5590
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #1111.
Brown R Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12607 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5385
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Rank: #1212.
Hughes L Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 W 104th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5075
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5075
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1313.
Owens Community Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12302 S State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5475
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5475
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
Rank: #1414.
Curtis Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
32 E 115th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5050
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
60628, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
11220 South Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Grades: 10
| 24 students
10414 South State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5489
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5489
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
314 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8000
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8000
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
12450 South State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5661
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5661
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
11725 South Perry Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5547
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5547
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
30 East 112th Place
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-2908
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-2908
Grades: 6-11
| 24 students
11941 South Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5500
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60628, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60628, IL include Haley Elementary Academy, Dunne Technology Academy Elementary School and Fernwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60628?
14 public preschools are located in 60628.
What is the racial composition of students in 60628?
60628 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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