For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,337 students in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hermosa are Nixon Elementary School and Mcauliffe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (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 Hermosa, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2121 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-4375
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-4375
Gr: PK-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1841 N Springfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4400
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago, IL include Nixon Elementary School and Mcauliffe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hermosa, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Hermosa, 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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