For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,857 students in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Greater Grand Crossing are Brownell Elementary School, Park Manor Elementary School and Tanner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6741 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3030
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3030
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Park Manor Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7037 S Rhodes Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3070
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-3070
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tanner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7350 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Ruggles Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7831 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3085
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3085
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7525 S Harvard Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3045
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3045
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #66.
Revere Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #77.
Deneen Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7240 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3035
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3035
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Dulles Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6311 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0690
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0690
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL include Brownell Elementary School, Park Manor Elementary School and Tanner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago?
8 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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