For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,544 students in Lake Villa, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Villa, IL are William L Thompson School, B J Hooper Elementary School and Olive C Martin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Villa, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake Villa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lake Villa, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William L Thompson School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Thompson Ln
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8301
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
B J Hooper Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 E Sand Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-8101
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-8101
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Olive C Martin School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24750 W Dering Ln
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-3400
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Lake Villa, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1625 Deep Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7679
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7679
2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
37850 N Il Hwy 59
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-7811
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-7811
Gr: PK-1 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 13%
304 E Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8201
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8201
Gr: K-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake Villa, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Villa, IL include William L Thompson School, B J Hooper Elementary School and Olive C Martin School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake Villa?
3 public preschools are located in Lake Villa.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Villa?
Lake Villa public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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