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Best 60617 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,867 students in 60617, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60617, IL are Washington G Elementary School, Addams Elementary School and Hoyne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60617 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60617, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60617, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington G Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3611 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5010
Gr: PK-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Addams Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10810 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210
Gr: PK-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Hoyne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8905 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6425
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9912 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6240
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8050 S Chappel Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6640
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9822 S Exchange Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6430
Gr: PK-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9239 S Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6625
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #88.
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10347 S Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6540
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bright Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10740 S Calhoun Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6215
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Thorp J N Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6250
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8331 S Mackinaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6585
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Sadlowski Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3930 E 105th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-8040
Gr: PK-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Ninos Heroes Elementary Academic Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8344 S Commercial Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6694
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Mireles Elementary Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9000 S Exchange Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6360
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Coles Elementary Language Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8441 S Yates Blvd
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6550
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8546 S Cregier Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1717.
Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9928 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6530
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60617, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60617, IL include Washington G Elementary School, Addams Elementary School and Hoyne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60617?
17 public preschools are located in 60617.
What is the racial composition of students in 60617?
60617 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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