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Best Near North Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 307 students in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL.

The top-ranked public preschool in Near North is Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL public preschool have an score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center

(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

160 W Wendell St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8310

Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL?

The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago, IL include Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center.

How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago?

1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago?

the neighborhood of Near North, Chicago 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).