For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 611 students in 60642, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60642, IL are Otis Elementary School and Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60642 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60642, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60642, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Armour St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7665
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7665
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4750
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
60642, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Near North Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
739 North Ada St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7845
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7845
Gr: 2-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1444 West Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4170
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4170
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Richard Milburn High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1448 West Superior St
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 491-0772
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 491-0772
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60642, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60642, IL include Otis Elementary School and Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center.
How many public preschools are located in 60642?
2 public preschools are located in 60642.
What is the racial composition of students in 60642?
60642 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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