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Best 60618 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,298 students in 60618, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60618, IL are Audubon Elementary School, Linne Elementary School and Murphy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60618 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60618, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60618, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3500 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5470
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Linne Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3221 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5262
Gr: PK-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3539 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5223
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Bateman Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4220 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5055
Gr: PK-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Garcia Lorca Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3231 N Springfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-0950
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 W Byron St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5130
Gr: PK-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Avondale - Logandale Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3212 W George St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Henry Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5060
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 W School St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5250
Gr: PK-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60618, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60618, IL include Audubon Elementary School, Linne Elementary School and Murphy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60618?
9 public preschools are located in 60618.
What is the racial composition of students in 60618?
60618 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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