For the 2026 school year, there are 12 magnet public preschools serving 6,634 students in Illinois.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Illinois are Disney Elementary Magnet School, Inter-american Elementary Magnet School and Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Illinois (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Disney Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4140 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5840
Gr: PK-8 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Inter-american Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
851 W Waveland Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5490
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5490
Gr: PK-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1746 S Miller St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Davis M Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6740 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9120
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9120
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5255 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 1,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #66.
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2022 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2850 W 24th Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1770
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1770
Gr: PK-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Kanoon Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2233 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1736
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1736
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1010.
Sabin Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2216 W Hirsch St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4490
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Claremont Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 W 64th St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-8110
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-8110
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
William Brown Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
54 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public preschools in Illinois?
The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Illinois include Disney Elementary Magnet School, Inter-american Elementary Magnet School and Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Illinois?
12 magnet public preschools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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