For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 7,082 students in 60632, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60632, IL are Burroughs Elementary School, Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy and Talman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60632 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60632, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60632, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3542 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7226
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7226
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4520 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4050
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4050
Grades: PK-8
| 725 students
Rank: #33.
Talman Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5450 S Talman Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7850
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7850
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4420 S Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7215
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7215
Grades: PK-8
| 659 students
Rank: #55.
Nightingale Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9270
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-9270
Grades: PK-8
| 959 students
Rank: #66.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4250 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7285
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7285
Grades: PK-4
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5248 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-0440
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-0440
Grades: PK-8
| 933 students
Rank: #88.
Brighton Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3825 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7237
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7237
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
Rank: #99.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4815 S Karlov Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4875
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4875
Grades: PK-8
| 1,222 students
Rank: #1010.
Calmeca Academy Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3456 W 38th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7000
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
Rank: #1111.
Davis N Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3014 W 39th Pl
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4540
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4540
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60632, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60632, IL include Burroughs Elementary School, Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy and Talman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60632?
11 public preschools are located in 60632.
What is the racial composition of students in 60632?
60632 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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