For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 308 students in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Near North Side is Manierre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (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 Near North Side, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manierre Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 N Hudson Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8456
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago, IL include Manierre Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Near North Side, 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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