For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 677 students in Lake Zurich, IL. The top-ranked public preschool in Lake Zurich, IL is May Whitney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Zurich, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake Zurich have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lake Zurich, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
May Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Church St
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-2351
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-2351
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake Zurich, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Zurich, IL include May Whitney Elementary School. Lake Zurich has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Lake Zurich?
1 public preschools are located in Lake Zurich.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Zurich?
Lake Zurich public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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