For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,045 students in Chicago Ridge, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Chicago Ridge, IL are Ridge Central Elementary School and Ridge Lawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicago Ridge, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Chicago Ridge have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chicago Ridge, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Central Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Lyman Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2001
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2001
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5757 105th St
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2002
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 636-2002
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chicago Ridge, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Chicago Ridge, IL include Ridge Central Elementary School and Ridge Lawn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chicago Ridge?
2 public preschools are located in Chicago Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Ridge?
Chicago Ridge public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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