For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 479 students in Lyons, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lyons, IL are Costello School and J W Robinson Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyons, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lyons have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lyons, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Costello School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4632 Clyde Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4300
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
J W Robinson Jr Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Gage Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4700
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Lyons, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
West 40 Rssp Middle School Prog (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4315 S Joliet Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 447-2515
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 447-2515
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lyons, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lyons, IL include Costello School and J W Robinson Jr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lyons?
2 public preschools are located in Lyons.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons?
Lyons public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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