For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,052 students in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in South Lawndale are Zapata Elementary Academy, Cardenas Elementary School and Whitney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 South Lawndale, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zapata Elementary Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2728 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1390
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1390
Grades: PK-8
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Cardenas Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2345 S Millard Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1465
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1465
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Whitney Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2815 S Komensky Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1560
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1560
Grades: PK-8
| 614 students
Rank: #44.
Little Village Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2620 S Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1880
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1880
Grades: PK-8
| 566 students
Rank: #55.
Corkery Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2510 S Kildare Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1650
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1650
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Mccormick Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2712 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-7252
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-7252
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
3000 S Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1600
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1600
Grades: PK-2
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago, IL include Zapata Elementary Academy, Cardenas Elementary School and Whitney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago?
7 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Lawndale, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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