For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 783 students in Northbrook, IL. The top-ranked public preschool in Northbrook, IL is Westmoor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northbrook, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Northbrook, IL (2026-27)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westmoor Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2500 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Laburnum Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-3830
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-3830
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Northbrook, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Northbrook, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Northbrook, IL include Westmoor Elementary School. Northbrook has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Northbrook?
2 public preschools are located in Northbrook.
What is the racial composition of students in Northbrook?
Northbrook public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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