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Best 60632 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 6,904 students in 60632, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60632, IL are Burroughs Elementary School, Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy and Talman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60632 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60632, 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 60632, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3542 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7226
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4520 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4050
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Talman Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5450 S Talman Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7850
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4420 S Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7215
Gr: PK-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Nightingale Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9270
Gr: PK-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7285
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5248 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-0440
Gr: PK-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Brighton Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3825 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7237
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4815 S Karlov Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4875
Gr: PK-8 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Calmeca Academy Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3456 W 38th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Davis N Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3014 W 39th Pl
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4540
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60632, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60632, IL include Burroughs Elementary School, Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy and Talman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60632?
11 public preschools are located in 60632.
What is the racial composition of students in 60632?
60632 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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