For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,637 students in Calumet City, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Calumet City, 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.
Calumet City, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Calumet City 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Calumet City, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-2 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 Burnham Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Gr: PK-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Calumet City, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Gr: 6-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Calumet City, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Calumet City, IL include Wilson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Calumet City?
3 public preschools are located in Calumet City.
What is the racial composition of students in Calumet City?
Calumet City public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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