For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,080 students in Chicago Ridge, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chicago Ridge, IL are Ridge Central Elementary School and Ridge Lawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicago Ridge, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Chicago Ridge have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chicago Ridge, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Central Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Lyman Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2001
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2001
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5757 105th St
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2002
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2002
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chicago Ridge, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chicago Ridge, IL include Ridge Central Elementary School and Ridge Lawn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chicago Ridge?
2 public preschools are located in Chicago Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Ridge?
Chicago Ridge public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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