For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,366 students in Waukegan, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Waukegan, IL are Greenwood Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School and Clearview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukegan, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Waukegan have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Waukegan, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1919 North Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-2080
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2230 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1860
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1860
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Delaware Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1600
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Carman-buckner Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 Helmholz Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1500
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
North Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 Franklin St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2160
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2160
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1721 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1400
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1400
Gr: PK | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Waukegan, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abdssc Sch-3rd Floor High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
742 Greenwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 360-5511
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 360-5511
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Alternative Optional Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 83%
1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1200 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-3903
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-3903
Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1011 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4765
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4765
Gr: 9-11 | 1,097 student Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waukegan, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Waukegan, IL include Greenwood Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School and Clearview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waukegan?
6 public preschools are located in Waukegan.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukegan?
Waukegan public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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