For the 2024 school year, there are 575 public preschools serving 244,981 students in Cook County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Cook County, IL are The Joseph Sears School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Westmoor 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 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Cook County Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Joseph Sears School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
542 Abbotsford Rd
Kenilworth, IL 60043
(847) 853-3803
Kenilworth, IL 60043
(847) 853-3803
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5020 Central Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Westmoor Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Willowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Happy Hollow Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 498-1090
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 498-1090
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Grades: PK-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 467 students
Rank: #88.
John Laidlaw Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4072 Forest Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7673
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7673
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #99.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
61 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1010.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2330 N Verde Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1111.
Blaine Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Grades: PK-8
| 684 students
Rank: #1212.
Romona Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Grades: PK-4
| 507 students
Rank: #1313.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5850 Laurel Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
Grades: PK-4
| 560 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
A F Ames Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
86 Southcote Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
Grades: PK-4
| 412 students
Rank: #1616.
Pritzker Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2009 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Grades: PK-8
| 664 students
Rank: #1717.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Grades: PK-8
| 651 students
Rank: #1818.
Blythe Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
735 Leesley Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Armour Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
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
Grades: PK-3
| 167 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Jesse C White Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16910 S Western Ave
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
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
Grades: PK-7
| 7 students
Rank: #2424.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 548 students
Rank: #2525.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 375 students
Rank: #2626.
Palos West Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12700 S 104th Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-6888
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-6888
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #2727.
Lasalle Ii Lang Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1148 N Honore St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-0490
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-0490
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: #2828.
Clarence E Culver School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6901 W Oakton St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-3407
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-3407
Grades: PK-8
| 650 students
Rank: #2929.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: #3030.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
Rank: #3131.
Belding Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4257 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
Rank: #3232.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3805 Winston Dr
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 963-5400
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 963-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 344 students
Rank: #3333.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6200 Lake St
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 888 students
Rank: #3434.
Millennium Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17830 84th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 532-3150
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 532-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #3535.
Beaubien Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5025 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3500
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 964 students
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Cook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6980
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6980
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
4319 West Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 626-4200
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 626-4200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8901 South 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-7688
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-7688
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Alop Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1340 West 71st St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3250
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3250
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
4747 South Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
6315 S Claremont Av
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9070
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Grades: 8
| 36 students
5345 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6365
Grades: 3-6
| 95 students
Arts Of Living Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1855 N Sheffield Av
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8586
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8586
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspira Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1711 N California
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0970
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0970
Grades: 6-12
| 1,290 students
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Grades: 2-8
| 133 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6316
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Austin Community High School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Grades: 11-12
| 580 students
231 N Pine Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2945 North Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
6656 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 535-3020
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
2755 North Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-8070
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-8070
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
2330 East 99th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
819 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
2040 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Grades: 11-12
| 47 students
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Grades: 11-12
| 53 students
16100 Seton Road
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
Grades: PK-K
| 275 students
1241 West 58th St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9175
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9175
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
8908 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
2421 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-0620
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-0620
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
230 N Kolmar Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 826-1137
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 826-1137
Grades: 9-11
| 80 students
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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 The Joseph Sears School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Westmoor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cook County, IL?
575 public preschools are located in Cook County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County, IL?
Cook County, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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