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Best 60623 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 7,599 students in 60623, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60623, IL are Zapata Elementary Academy, Cardenas Elementary School and Whitney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60623 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60623, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60623, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zapata Elementary Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2728 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1390
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Cardenas Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2345 S Millard Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1465
Gr: PK-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2815 S Komensky Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1560
Gr: PK-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 W 24th Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1770
Gr: PK-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Telpochcalli Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2832 W 24th Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1402
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Little Village Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2620 S Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1880
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2819 W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4580
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Kanoon Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2233 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1736
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
Corkery Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2510 S Kildare Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1650
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Dvorak Technology Academy Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3615 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1690
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4217 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1530
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2712 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-7252
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Hughes C Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4247 W 15th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1762
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Johnson Steam Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 S Albany Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1829
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Lawndale Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1635
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Penn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1665
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1717.
Spry Elementary Community School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 S Marshall Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Herzl Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3711 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1480
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Ortiz De Dominguez Elementary School
3000 S Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1600
Gr: PK-2 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60623, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60623, IL include Zapata Elementary Academy, Cardenas Elementary School and Whitney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60623?
19 public preschools are located in 60623.
What is the racial composition of students in 60623?
60623 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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