For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,108 students in 60515, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60515, IL are Highland Elementary School, Lester Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60515 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60515, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 60515, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3935 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 Indianapolis Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Gr: PK-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
536 Hill St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5865
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5865
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Belle Aire Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3935 Belle Aire Ln
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5820
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5820
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Pierce Downer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1436 Grant St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Henry Puffer School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2220 Haddow Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60515, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60515, IL include Highland Elementary School, Lester Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60515?
6 public preschools are located in 60515.
What is the racial composition of students in 60515?
60515 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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