For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,143 students in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Bucktown are Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago and Drummond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 W Mclean Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4391
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 534-4391
Grades: PK-8
| 844 students
Rank: #22.
Drummond Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1845 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4120
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4120
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL include Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago and Drummond Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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