For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 302 students in Matteson, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Matteson, IL is Woodgate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matteson, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Matteson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Matteson, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodgate Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Central Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1107
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1107
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Matteson, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Matteson, IL include Woodgate Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Matteson?
1 public preschools are located in Matteson.
What is the racial composition of students in Matteson?
Matteson public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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