For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,152 students in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington Heights are Green W Elementary School, Fernwood Elementary School and Wacker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Washington Heights, 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 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 Washington Heights, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green W Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 W 96th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2575
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2575
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Fernwood Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10041 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Wacker Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9746 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2821
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2821
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
Kipling Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9351 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3151
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3151
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Rank: #55.
Evers Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9811 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2565
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Garvey M Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10309 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2763
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2763
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10540 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2825
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2825
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #88.
Fort Dearborn Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9025 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2680
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2680
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL include Green W Elementary School, Fernwood Elementary School and Wacker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago?
8 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Washington Heights, 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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