For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 689 students in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Kenwood are Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood and Ariel Elementary Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Kenwood, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood
Charter School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1119 E 46th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 536-2399
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 536-2399
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Ariel Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1119 E 46th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1996
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1996
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago, IL include Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood and Ariel Elementary Community Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Kenwood, Chicago 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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