For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,601 students in 60616, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60616, IL are Haines Elementary School, South Loop Elementary School and Ward J Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60616 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60616, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60616, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
South Loop Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Ward J Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 S Shields Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
National Teachers Elementary Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Gr: PK-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Drake Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9129
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9129
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
James R Doolittle Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
535 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60616, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60616, IL include Haines Elementary School, South Loop Elementary School and Ward J Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60616?
7 public preschools are located in 60616.
What is the racial composition of students in 60616?
60616 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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