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Best 60629 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 9,484 students in 60629, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60629, IL are Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz, Pasteur Elementary School and Monarcas Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60629 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60629, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 60629, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4034 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-8280
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Pasteur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5825 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2270
Gr: PK-4 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Monarcas Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5815 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9280
Gr: PK-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5516 S Maplewood Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9222
Gr: PK-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3849 W 69th Pl
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2068
Gr: PK-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Sandoval Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5534 S Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-0457
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3826 W 58th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2450
Gr: PK-4 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6550 S Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9260
Gr: PK-8 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Tarkington Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Mckay Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6901 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9340
Gr: PK-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Eberhart Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 W 65th Pl
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9190
Gr: PK-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Fairfield Elementary Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9500
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1313.
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6011 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-9288
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60629, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60629, IL include Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz, Pasteur Elementary School and Monarcas Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 60629?
13 public preschools are located in 60629.
What is the racial composition of students in 60629?
60629 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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