For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 6,032 students in 60625, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60625, IL are Waters Elementary School, Chappell Elementary School and Budlong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60625 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60625, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60625, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4540 N Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5090
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5090
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Chappell Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2135 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Budlong Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2591
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2591
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5510 N Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
Gr: PK-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
North River Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3729 W Leland Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0590
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0590
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Hibbard Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3244 W Ainslie St
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5191
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5191
Gr: PK-6 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Haugan Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4540 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5040
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5040
Gr: PK-8 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Volta Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4950 N Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5080
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5080
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60625, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60625, IL include Waters Elementary School, Chappell Elementary School and Budlong Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60625?
8 public preschools are located in 60625.
What is the racial composition of students in 60625?
60625 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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