For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,821 students in the neighborhood of West Pullman, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in West Pullman are Colemon J Elementary Academy, Whistler Elementary School and Higgins Elementary Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Pullman, Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of West Pullman, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colemon J Elementary Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1441 W 119th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-3975
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-3975
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Whistler Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11533 S Ada St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5560
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5560
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Higgins Elementary Community Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11710 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5625
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5625
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brown R Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12607 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5385
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5385
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
White Elementary Career Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1136 W 122nd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5672
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-5672
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Owens Community Academy Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12302 S State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5475
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5475
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12339 S Normal Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5590
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5590
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Pullman, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Pullman, Chicago, IL include Colemon J Elementary Academy, Whistler Elementary School and Higgins Elementary Community Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Pullman, Chicago?
7 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Pullman, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Pullman, Chicago?
the neighborhood of West Pullman, Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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