For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 612 students in 60642, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60642, IL are Otis Elementary School and Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60642 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60642, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60642, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Armour St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7665
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7665
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4750
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60642, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60642, IL include Otis Elementary School and Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center.
How many public preschools are located in 60642?
2 public preschools are located in 60642.
What is the racial composition of students in 60642?
60642 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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