For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,537 students in 60616, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60616, IL are Haines Elementary School, South Loop Elementary School and Ward J Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60616 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60616, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60616, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
South Loop Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1212 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Gr: PK-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Ward J Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 S Shields Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
National Teachers Elementary Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Drake Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9129
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9129
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
James R Doolittle Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
535 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
60616, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Gr: 11-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Pershing West Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
3200 South Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9240
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9240
Gr: 4-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Perspectives Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Gr: 6-12 | 1,705 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
2710 S Dearborn St 2
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9226
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9226
Gr: 5-7 | 76 students
2710 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9235
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9235
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2710 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9245
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9245
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2641 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-9400
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Youth Connections Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
10 W 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 328-0799
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 328-0799
Gr: 9-12 | 3,959 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60616, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60616, IL include Haines Elementary School, South Loop Elementary School and Ward J Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60616?
7 public preschools are located in 60616.
What is the racial composition of students in 60616?
60616 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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