For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 3,145 students in Chicago Heights, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chicago Heights, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Greenbriar Elementary School and U S Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicago Heights, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Chicago Heights have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chicago Heights, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Center Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4833
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4833
Gr: PK-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Greenbriar Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Greenbriar Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4159
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4159
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
U S Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2712 Miller Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4156
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4156
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Division St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4830
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4830
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Sunnyside Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4836
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4836
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Washington-mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 W 16th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4843
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4843
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 E 11th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4162
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4162
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
422 W 16th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4839
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4839
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-2520
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-2520
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #1010.
Steger Primary Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Miller Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 753-4100
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 753-4100
Gr: PK-1 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Sandridge Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Glenwood Dyer Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 895-8339
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 895-8339
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
1831 215th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-3322
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-3322
Gr: PK-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Chicago Heights, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Preparation Network High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
202 South Halsted St Rma170
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-7903
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-7903
Gr: 9-12
280 E 12th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4153
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4153
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1401 E 13th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-2010
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-2010
Gr: 3-5 | 221 students
25 West 16th Place
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4841
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4841
Gr: 5-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chicago Heights, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chicago Heights, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Greenbriar Elementary School and U S Grant Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chicago Heights?
13 public preschools are located in Chicago Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Heights?
Chicago Heights public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Chicago Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chicago Heights include: Sandridge Elementary School vs. Wagoner Elementary School, Wagoner Elementary School vs. Sandridge Elementary School, Greenbriar Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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