Best Avondale Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,657 students in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Avondale are Linne Elementary School, Garcia Lorca Elementary School and Avondale - Logandale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Avondale, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linne Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3221 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5262
Gr: PK-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Garcia Lorca Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3231 N Springfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-0950
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Avondale - Logandale Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3212 W George St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 W School St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5250
Gr: PK-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago, IL include Linne Elementary School, Garcia Lorca Elementary School and Avondale - Logandale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Avondale, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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