For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,865 students in 60637, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60637, IL are Ray Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary Community School and Brownell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60637 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60637, 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 Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60637, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ray Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5631 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0970
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0970
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Elementary Community School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6657 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0801
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0801
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
Brownell Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6741 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3030
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3030
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bret Harte Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1556 E 56th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0870
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0870
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 E 70th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-8340
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-8340
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Carter Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5740 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0860
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0860
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Park Manor Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7037 S Rhodes Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3070
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3070
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fiske Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0990
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0990
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Till Elementary Math & Science Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6543 S Champlain Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0570
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0570
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
Rank: #1010.
Dulles Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6311 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0690
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0690
Grades: PK-8
| 664 students
Rank: #1111.
Wadsworth Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6650 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0730
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0730
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
60637, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6650 South Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0750
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0750
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
1415 East 70th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0540
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0540
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
6059 South Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0650
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0650
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
6020 South Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0640
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0640
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
Tesla Alternative High School For Preg Girls (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6657 S Kimbark Av
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0780
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0780
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Univ Of Chicago Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1313 E 60th St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 834-5997
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 834-5997
Grades: K-12
| 1,817 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60637, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60637, IL include Ray Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary Community School and Brownell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60637?
11 public preschools are located in 60637.
What is the racial composition of students in 60637?
60637 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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