For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 865 students in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Belmont Central are Lyon Elementary School and Camras Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (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 Belmont Central, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2941 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120
Gr: PK-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Camras Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2960
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2960
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL include Lyon Elementary School and Camras Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Belmont Central, 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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