For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,355 students in the neighborhood of Bridgeport, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bridgeport are Holden Elementary School, Armour Elementary School and Minnie Minoso Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bridgeport, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Bridgeport, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1104 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Armour Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Minnie Minoso Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3527 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1732
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1732
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Bridgeport, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Bridgeport, Chicago, IL include Holden Elementary School, Armour Elementary School and Minnie Minoso Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Bridgeport, Chicago?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Bridgeport, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bridgeport, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Bridgeport, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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