For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 7,601 students in 60634, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60634, IL are Canty Elementary School, Chicago Academy Elementary School and Smyser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60634 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60634, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60634, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canty Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3740 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-1238
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-1238
Grades: PK-8
| 820 students
Rank: #22.
Chicago Academy Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 N Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3885
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3885
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Smyser Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4310 N Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3711
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3711
Grades: PK-8
| 765 students
Rank: #44.
Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 N New England Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3718
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3718
Grades: PK-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #55.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2941 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120
Grades: PK-8
| 980 students
Rank: #66.
Dever Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3436 N Osceola Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3090
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3090
Grades: PK-8
| 747 students
Rank: #77.
Reinberg Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3425 N Major Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3465
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3465
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #88.
Locke J Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2828 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3300
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,131 students
Rank: #99.
Camras Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2960
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-2960
Grades: PK-8
| 719 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60634, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60634, IL include Canty Elementary School, Chicago Academy Elementary School and Smyser Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60634?
9 public preschools are located in 60634.
What is the racial composition of students in 60634?
60634 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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