For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 265 students in Lake Forest, IL. The top ranked public preschool in Lake Forest, IL is Sheridan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Forest, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake Forest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lake Forest, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1360 N Sheridan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-1160
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-1160
Grades: PK-4
| 265 students
Lake Forest, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sally Potter School/lake Forest Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
300 S Waukegan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 566-9180
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 566-9180
Grades: 3-8
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lake Forest, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Lake Forest, IL include Sheridan Elementary School. Lake Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Lake Forest?
1 public preschools are located in Lake Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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