For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,221 students in River Grove, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in River Grove, IL are River Grove Elementary School and Rhodes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Grove, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in River Grove have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in River Grove, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Thatcher Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Rhodes Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8931 Fullerton Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6813
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6813
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
River Grove, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Des Plaines Valley Region (Closed)
Vocational School
2000 5th Ave Ste M-100
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 779-4448
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 779-4448
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in River Grove, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in River Grove, IL include River Grove Elementary School and Rhodes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in River Grove?
2 public preschools are located in River Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in River Grove?
River Grove public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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