Best Braidwood Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 690 students in Braidwood, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Braidwood, IL is Reed-custer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Braidwood, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Braidwood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Braidwood, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reed-custer Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Braidwood, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Braidwood, IL include Reed-custer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Braidwood?
1 public preschools are located in Braidwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Braidwood?
Braidwood public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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