Top 10 Best Aurora Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 8,926 students in Aurora, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Aurora, IL are Freeman Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Greenman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Aurora, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freeman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
153 S Randall Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1332 Robinwood Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Greenman Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
729 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mccleery Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 W Illinois Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #55.
Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
449 New Indian Trl Ct
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oak Park Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Front St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
W S Beaupre Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
954 E Benton St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #88.
John Gates Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 7th Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #99.
Hall Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Heather Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1010.
Rose E Krug Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Melrose Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #1111.
Olney C Allen Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
C M Bardwell Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
G N Dieterich Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1141 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Hill Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
724 Pennsylvania Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #1515.
Edna Rollins Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Kane St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
L D Brady Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Columbia St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5425
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mabel O Donnell Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1818.
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Jungles Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
1480 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7590
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
278 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-5102
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
780 Shoreline Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3030
Grades: PK
| 547 students
1870 W Galena Blvd, Early Lear
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
Grades: PK
| 273 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Aurora, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Aurora, IL include Freeman Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Greenman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Aurora, IL?
22 public preschools are located in Aurora, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora, IL?
Aurora, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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