For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 1,357 students in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Archer Heights is Edwards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Archer Heights, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4815 S Karlov Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4875
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4875
Gr: PK-8 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago, IL include Edwards Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Archer Heights, Chicago 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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