Best Public Preschools in 60638 (Chicago, IL) (2025-26)

Best 60638 Illinois Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,236 students in 60638, IL.

The top ranked public preschools in 60638, IL are Kinzie Elementary School, Twain Elementary School and Charles J Sahs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 60638 have an score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 28% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60638, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60638, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Kinzie Elementary School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
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5625 S Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425

Gr: PK-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #22.

Twain Elementary School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
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5134 S Lotus Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2290

Gr: PK-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #33.

Charles J Sahs Elementary School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
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5001 S Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(708) 458-1152

Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #44.

Dore Elementary School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
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7134 W 65th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2080

Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #55.

Hale Elementary School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
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6140 S Melvina Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2265

Gr: PK-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #66.

Grimes Elementary School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 17%)
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5450 W 64th Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2364

Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #77.

Hearst Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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4640 S Lamon Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2376

Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Blair Early Childhood Center

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6751 W 63rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2076

Gr: PK-1 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

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Midway Elementary Academy (Closed 2009)

5434 S Lockwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-9800

Gr: 2-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 60638, IL?

The top ranked public preschools in 60638, IL include Kinzie Elementary School, Twain Elementary School and Charles J Sahs Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 60638?

8 public preschools are located in 60638.

What is the racial composition of students in 60638?

60638 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).