For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,066 students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas are Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy and James R Doolittle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet
Magnet School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9272
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
249 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1204
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1204
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
James R Doolittle Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
535 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1040
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL include Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet, Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy and James R Doolittle Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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