For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,921 students in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Woodlawn are Woodlawn Elementary Community School, Fiske Elementary School and Till Elementary Math & Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (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 Woodlawn, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn Elementary Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6657 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0801
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0801
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fiske Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0990
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0990
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Till Elementary Math & Science Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6543 S Champlain Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0570
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0570
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Wadsworth Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6650 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0730
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0730
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago, IL include Woodlawn Elementary Community School, Fiske Elementary School and Till Elementary Math & Science Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago?
5 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Woodlawn, 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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