Best Albany Park Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,559 students in the neighborhood of Albany Park, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Albany Park are Hibbard Elementary School, Haugan Elementary School and Volta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Albany Park, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Albany Park, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hibbard Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3244 W Ainslie St
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5191
Gr: PK-6 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Haugan Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4540 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5040
Gr: PK-8 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Volta Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4950 N Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5080
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Albany Park, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Albany Park, Chicago, IL include Hibbard Elementary School, Haugan Elementary School and Volta Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Albany Park, Chicago?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Albany Park, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Albany Park, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Albany Park, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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