For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 216 students in Kirkland, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Kirkland, IL is Hiawatha Elementary School Prek-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirkland, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Kirkland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kirkland, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Elementary School Prek-5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 1st St
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3336
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3336
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kirkland, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kirkland, IL include Hiawatha Elementary School Prek-5.
How many public preschools are located in Kirkland?
1 public preschools are located in Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirkland?
Kirkland public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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