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Best 60643 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,273 students in 60643, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60643, IL are Colemon J Elementary Academy, Clissold Elementary School and Green W Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60643 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60643, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60643, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colemon J Elementary Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 W 119th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-3975
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Clissold Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 W 110th Pl
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2560
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Green W Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 W 96th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2575
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Wacker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9746 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2821
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Whistler Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11533 S Ada St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5560
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #66.
Higgins Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11710 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5625
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Barnard Elementary Comp Math & Sci Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10354 S Charles St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2625
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Esmond Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1865 W Montvale Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2650
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Garvey M Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10309 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2763
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10540 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2825
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
White Elementary Career Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1136 W 122nd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5672
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1212.
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11140 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2715
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60643, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60643, IL include Colemon J Elementary Academy, Clissold Elementary School and Green W Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60643?
12 public preschools are located in 60643.
What is the racial composition of students in 60643?
60643 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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