For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,290 students in 60618, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60618, IL are Audubon Elementary School, Linne Elementary School and Murphy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60618 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60618, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60618, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 N Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5470
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5470
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Linne Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3221 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5262
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5262
Gr: PK-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3539 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5223
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5223
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Bateman Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4220 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5055
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5055
Gr: PK-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Garcia Lorca Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3231 N Springfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-0950
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-0950
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3121 W Byron St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5130
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5130
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Avondale - Logandale Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3212 W George St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5350
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Henry Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4250 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5060
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5060
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 W School St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5250
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5250
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
60618, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2945 North Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Gr: PK-5
3100 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 535-4773
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 95%
3100 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5007
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5007
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Minority enrollment: 93%
2957 North Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5510
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5510
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60618, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60618, IL include Audubon Elementary School, Linne Elementary School and Murphy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60618?
9 public preschools are located in 60618.
What is the racial composition of students in 60618?
60618 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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