For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 462 students in Wilmette, IL. The top-ranked public preschool in Wilmette, IL is Romona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmette, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Wilmette have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wilmette, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Romona Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Gr: PK-4 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Wilmette, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Winnetka Covenant Preschool (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 Hibbard Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 446-4300
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 446-4300
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wilmette, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wilmette, IL include Romona Elementary School. Wilmette has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Wilmette?
1 public preschools are located in Wilmette.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmette?
Wilmette public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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