For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 4,448 students in 60620, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60620, IL are Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Foster Park Elementary School and Kipling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60620 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60620, 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 60620, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Foster Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8530 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2725
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2725
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Kipling Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9351 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3151
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3151
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Cuffe Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8324 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-8250
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-8250
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Joplin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7931 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3425
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3425
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Fort Dearborn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9025 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2680
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2680
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
Ryder Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8716 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3843
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3843
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8150 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3315
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3315
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7525 S Harvard Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3045
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3045
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1010.
Jackson M Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
917 W 88th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3341
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3341
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Oglesby Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7646 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3060
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3060
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Westcott Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 W 80th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3090
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3090
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1313.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7650 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3260
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1414.
Gresham Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8524 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3350
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60620, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60620, IL include Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Foster Park Elementary School and Kipling Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60620?
14 public preschools are located in 60620.
What is the racial composition of students in 60620?
60620 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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