For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,273 students in Cicero, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cicero, IL are Liberty Elementary School, Abe Lincoln Elementary School and Cicero West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cicero, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Cicero 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cicero, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4946 W 13th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4475
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4475
Gr: PK-3 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Abe Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3545 S 61st Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8889
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8889
Gr: PK-6 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Cicero West Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4937 W 23rd St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4487
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4487
Gr: PK-3 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Sherlock Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5347 W 22nd Pl
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8885
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8885
Gr: PK-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Warren Park School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 S 60th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-2299
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-2299
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2625 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5500
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Columbus West Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5425 W 31st St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4482
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4482
Gr: PK-3 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
5330 W 35th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 982-4500
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 982-4500
Gr: PK | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Cicero, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 S Laramie Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Gr: 7 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3003 S 50th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Gr: K-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cicero, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cicero, IL include Liberty Elementary School, Abe Lincoln Elementary School and Cicero West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cicero?
8 public preschools are located in Cicero.
What is the racial composition of students in Cicero?
Cicero public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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