For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,429 students in 60644, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60644, IL are Clark G R Elementary School, Nash Elementary School and Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60644 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60644, 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 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60644, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark G R Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S Monitor Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4837 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6125
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6125
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 N Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Depriest Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
139 S Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Lorel Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Leland Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 S Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
60644, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5345 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Gr: 3-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Gr: 9-12
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Gr: 11-12 | 580 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Gr: 9-12
5500 West Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6050
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6050
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
517 North Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6230
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6230
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Kipp Chicago Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Gr: K-8 | 1,685 student Student-teacher ratio: 211:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
512 South Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6140
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6140
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60644, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60644, IL include Clark G R Elementary School, Nash Elementary School and Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60644?
7 public preschools are located in 60644.
What is the racial composition of students in 60644?
60644 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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