For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,534 students in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Austin are Clark G R Elementary School, Lewis Elementary School and Lovett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Preschools in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark G R Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S Monitor Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6225
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1431 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-3060
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-3060
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Lovett Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6333 W Bloomingdale Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3130
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3130
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Mcnair Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4820 W Walton St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-8980
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-8980
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Young Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1434 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6200
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ellington Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6361
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 N Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6150
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Depriest Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
139 S Parkside Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #99.
Hay Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1018 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6000
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1010.
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
932 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6025
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 534-6025
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1111.
Howe Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Lorel Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6060
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #1212.
Leland Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 S Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6340
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, IL include Clark G R Elementary School, Lewis Elementary School and Lovett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago?
12 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Austin, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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