For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 2,930 students in 60612, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60612, IL are Rudolph Elementary Learning Center, Mitchell Elementary School and Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60612 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60612, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60612, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2233 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7655
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2022 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7685
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brown W Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
54 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7250
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
749 S Oakley Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7295
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7295
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Beidler Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3151 W Walnut St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6811
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6811
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Dett Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2131 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7160
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7160
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Jensen Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6840
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6840
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3030 W Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6602
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6602
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Morton Elementary Career Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
431 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6791
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Rank: #1111.
Cather Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2908 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6780
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6780
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
60612, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2040 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
2833 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
2245 West Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Grades: 10
| 46 students
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Grades: 12
| 57 students
431 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6640
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6640
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
145 S Campbell Av
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Healy Program Center North (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2131 West Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Idochealy South High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
740 South Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
145 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
2401 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
2411 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Paz Elementary Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2401 W Congress Py
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Grades: K-8
| 780 students
1628 W Washington Bl
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1628 W Washington Bl
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1900 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 429-0027
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 429-0027
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60612, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60612, IL include Rudolph Elementary Learning Center, Mitchell Elementary School and Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in 60612?
11 public preschools are located in 60612.
What is the racial composition of students in 60612?
60612 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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