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Best 60624 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,247 students in 60624, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60624, IL are Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy, Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy and Webster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60624 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60624, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60624, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4320 W 5th Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6730
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 W 5th Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6660
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4055 W Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6925
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Hefferan Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4409 W Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6192
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Faraday Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3250 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6670
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gregory Math & Sci Elementary Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3715 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6820
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Ward L Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
646 N Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6440
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Melody Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3937 W Wilcox St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6850
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tilton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
223 N Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6746
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60624, IL?
How many public preschools are located in 60624?
9 public preschools are located in 60624.
What is the racial composition of students in 60624?
60624 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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