Best 60610 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,439 students in 60610, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60610, IL are Ogden Elementary School, Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center and Manierre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60610 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60610, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60610, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24 W Walton St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8110
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 205:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
160 W Wendell St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8310
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Manierre Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 N Hudson Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60610, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60610, IL include Ogden Elementary School, Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center and Manierre Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60610?
3 public preschools are located in 60610.
What is the racial composition of students in 60610?
60610 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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