For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 924 students in Crystal Lake, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Crystal Lake, IL are Glacier Ridge Elementary School and Prairie Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crystal Lake, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Crystal Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Crystal Lake, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5518
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5518
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3223 Il Route 176
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3023
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3023
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 788-3100
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 788-3100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Crystal Lake, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
820 Darlington Ln
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Mchenry County Coop For Employ (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
8900 Us Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7811
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Crystal Lake, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Crystal Lake, IL include Glacier Ridge Elementary School and Prairie Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crystal Lake?
3 public preschools are located in Crystal Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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