For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,600 students in 60614, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60614, IL are Mayer Elementary School, Alcott Elementary School and Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60614 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60614, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60614, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Grades: PK-8
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2625 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Willow St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8000
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
60614, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arts Of Living Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1855 N Sheffield Av
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8586
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8586
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2755 North Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-8070
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-8070
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60614, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60614, IL include Mayer Elementary School, Alcott Elementary School and Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 60614?
3 public preschools are located in 60614.
What is the racial composition of students in 60614?
60614 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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