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Best Public Preschools in 60609 (Chicago, IL) (2026)
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Best 60609 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,989 students in 60609, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60609, IL are Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct, Minnie Minoso Academy and Greene N Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60609 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60609, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60609, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct
(Math: 27% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 S Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Minnie Minoso Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3527 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1732
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Greene N Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3525 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5255 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 1,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Hendricks Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4316 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1696
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9000
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 S Loomis Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9050
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5415 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1666
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Lara Elementary Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4619 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4389
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4890
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Hamline Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4565
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Graham A Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4436 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1308
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Hedges Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 S Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7360
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Beethoven Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1480
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 W 52nd St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1757
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Daley Elementary Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5024 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9091
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Thomas Early Childhood Center
3625 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4088
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60609, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60609, IL include Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct, Minnie Minoso Academy and Greene N Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60609?
17 public preschools are located in 60609.
What is the racial composition of students in 60609?
60609 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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