For the 2025 school year, there are 591 public preschools serving 251,362 students in Cook County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Cook County, IL are Westmoor Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cook County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Cook County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cook County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westmoor Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2500 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5020 Central Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5850 Laurel Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Romona Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Gr: PK-4 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
The Joseph Sears School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
542 Abbotsford Rd
Kenilworth, IL 60043
(847) 853-3803
Kenilworth, IL 60043
(847) 853-3803
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Willowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Happy Hollow Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 400-8803
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 400-8803
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Gr: PK-8 | 1,049 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Pleasantdale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8100 School St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
61 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
Gr: PK-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3423 Hollywood Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-7630
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
A F Ames Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
86 Southcote Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2330 N Verde Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Beard Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Gr: PK-3 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Blaine Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2625 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 575:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2121.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14200 S 82nd Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4835
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4835
Gr: PK-2 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2222.
Henry Winkelman Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1919 Landwehr Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-5650
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2323.
Blythe Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
735 Leesley Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2424.
Centennial School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14101 Creek Crossing Dr
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 364-3414
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 364-3414
Gr: PK-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2525.
Palos West Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12700 S 104th Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-6888
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-6888
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2626.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
715 N Harvey Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3115
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3115
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Sauganash Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6040 N Kilpatrick Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-3470
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-3470
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2828.
Pritzker Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2009 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Gr: PK-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2929.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3030.
Edgebrook Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6525 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1194
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1194
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3131.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2211 N Burke Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4275
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4275
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3232.
Millennium Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17830 84th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 532-3150
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 532-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3333.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6200 Lake St
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3434.
William Hatch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3535.
Lasalle Ii Lang Academy Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1148 N Honore St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-0490
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-0490
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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Cook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A E R O Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7600 Mason Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
A.e.r.o-connect Prog-satellite (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7600 Mason Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
A.e.r.o-functional Academy Learning (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7600 Mason Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
A.e.r.o-star (Autism)-satellite (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7600 Mason Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
A.e.r.o. Ec Program-satellite (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7600 Mason Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3920
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3920
A.e.r.o.-comm. Develop.-satellite (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7600 Mason Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 496-3330
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6980
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6980
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Academy For Learning (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
13813 Western Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-8862
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 597-8862
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Academy For Learning (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Gr: 9-12
4319 West Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 626-4200
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 626-4200
Gr: 7-12
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1455 S Mich Ste 218
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 880-0261
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 880-0261
Alop Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Gr: 9-12
1340 West 71st St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3250
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3250
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4747 South Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Gr: 3-8
6315 S Claremont Av
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9070
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9070
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Gr: 8 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 97%
5345 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Gr: 3-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Arts Of Living Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1855 N Sheffield Av
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8586
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8586
Aspira Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1711 N California
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0970
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0970
Gr: 6-12 | 1,290 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Gr: 2-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Gr: 9-12
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Gr: 11-12 | 580 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Gr: 9-12
2945 North Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Gr: PK-5
6656 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
2755 North Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-8070
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-8070
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
2330 East 99th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1
819 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students
2040 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Gr: 11-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Gr: 11-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cook County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Cook County, IL include Westmoor Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Highlands Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cook County?
591 public preschools are located in Cook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County?
Cook County public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cook County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cook County include: Lawn Manor School vs. Kolmar Avenue Elementary School, Corkery Elementary School vs. Zapata Elementary Academy, Park View Elementary School vs. Hynes Elementary School
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