For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,623 students in 60409, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60409, IL are Wilson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
preschools in zipcode 60409 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60409, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60409, IL Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-5166
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-5166
Grades: PK-2
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 157th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #33.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
60409, Illinois Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Science & Technology (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
135-167th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2350
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2350
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60409, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60409, IL include Wilson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60409?
3 public preschools are located in 60409.
What is the racial composition of students in 60409?
60409 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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