For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,512 students in Melrose Park, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Melrose Park, IL are Jane Addams Elementary School, Melrose Park Elementary School and Whittier Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melrose Park, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Melrose Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Melrose Park, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 Division St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2023
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2023
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Melrose Park Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1715 W Lake St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2042
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Whittier Primary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 Whitehall Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3175
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3175
Gr: PK-2 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Diversey
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-3611
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-3611
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Melrose Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1630 N 20th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Melrose Park, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Melrose Park, IL include Jane Addams Elementary School, Melrose Park Elementary School and Whittier Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Melrose Park?
4 public preschools are located in Melrose Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose Park?
Melrose Park public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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