For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,189 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 23%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Cicero have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cicero, IL (2025)
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 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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 | 715 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 | 478 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 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
5330 W 35th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 982-4500
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 982-4500
Gr: PK | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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 student 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 58% (majority Hispanic).
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