Best Lansing Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 660 students in Lansing, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lansing, IL is Nathan Hale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lansing, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19055 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-3030
Gr: PK-4 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
18300 Greenbay Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-0149
Gr: PK-1 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Lansing, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2745 Bernice Road
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-5891

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lansing, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lansing, IL include Nathan Hale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lansing?
2 public preschools are located in Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing?
Lansing public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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