Best 60639 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,995 students in 60639, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60639, IL are Christopher House Chrt Elementary School, Hanson Park Elementary School and Lovett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60639 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60639, 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60639, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5235 W Belden St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Hanson Park Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5411 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6333 W Bloomingdale Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3130
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Schubert Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 N Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 N Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Lloyd Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2103 N Lamon Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Prieto Math-science Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2231 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-0210
Gr: PK-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #88.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-4375
Gr: PK-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Belmont-cragin Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6112 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60639, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60639, IL include Christopher House Chrt Elementary School, Hanson Park Elementary School and Lovett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60639?
9 public preschools are located in 60639.
What is the racial composition of students in 60639?
60639 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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