For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,600 students in Riverside, IL. The top ranked public preschools in Riverside, IL are Central Elementary School, A F Ames Elementary School and Blythe Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Riverside, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
61 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
A F Ames Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
86 Southcote Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Blythe Park Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
735 Leesley Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Komarek Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8940 W 24th St
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-8030
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-8030
Grades: PK-8
| 547 students
Riverside, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Late School At Riverside-brookfield (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
160 Ridgewood Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-7500
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-7500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Riverside, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Riverside, IL include Central Elementary School, A F Ames Elementary School and Blythe Park Elementary School. Riverside has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Riverside?
4 public preschools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Riverside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Riverside include: Blythe Park Elementary School vs. A F Ames Elementary School, A F Ames Elementary School vs. Blythe Park Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Blythe Park Elementary School
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