Top 10 Best Public Preschools in Illinois (2024)

The top ranked public preschools in Illinois are listed below (2024).
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Illinois is 26%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 31%.
The top ranked public preschools in Illinois are Oak Elementary School, The Joseph Sears School and Aviston Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public preschools are Deerfield, Hinsdale and River Forest.

Top Ranked Public Preschools in Illinois (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Oak Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
950 S Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Rank: #22.
The Joseph Sears School
Math: 77% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 76% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-8
542 Abbotsford Rd
Kenilworth, IL 60043
(847) 853-3803
Rank: #33.
Aviston Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Rank: #44.
Gower West Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
7650 Clarendon Hills Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Rank: #55.
Westmoor Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2500 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Rank: #66.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading: 68% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Rank: #77.
Willowbrook Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2500 Happy Hollow Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 498-1090
Rank: #88.
Skinner Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 62% (Top 5%)
Reading: 67% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Pleasantdale Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
8100 School St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Tri-valley Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-3
409 E Washington St
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2031
Rank: #1212.
Bradford Grade School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
345 Silver St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-4441
Rank: #1313.
Teutopolis Grade School
Math: 62% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 62% (Top 5%)
Reading: 66% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
309 E Main St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3232
Rank: #1414.
Norton Creek Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2033 Smith Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
Rank: #1515.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
14714 Willowbrook Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
Rank: #1616.
South Park Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1421 Hackberry Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-5895
Rank: #1717.
Central Primary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-3
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Central Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
61 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lily Lake Grade School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
5n720 Il Route 47
Maple Park, IL 60151
(847) 464-6011
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Ferson Creek School
Math: 61% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 61% (Top 5%)
Reading: 61% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
38w160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Greenbrier Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2330 N Verde Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
St Jacob Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
Po Box 217
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-2541
Rank: #2323.
Dunlap Grade School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
Po Box 366
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Rank: #2424.
Alhambra Primary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-3
302 W Main St
Alhambra, IL 62001
(618) 488-2200
Rank: #2525.
Thomas Metcalf School
Math: 53% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 53% (Top 10%)
Reading: 63% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
Isu Campus Box 7000
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-2302
Rank: #2626.
Blaine Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 57% (Top 5%)
Reading: 58% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
1420 W Grace St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5750
Rank: #2727.
Albers Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
Po Box 104
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Germantown Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
Po Box 400
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sheridan Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
1360 N Sheridan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-1160
Rank: #3030.
West Prairie South Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Rank: #3131.
Romona Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-4
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Rank: #3232.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 54% (Top 10%)
Reading: 60% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
100 S Nebraska Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Rank: #3333.
Butterfield School
Math: 52% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 52% (Top 10%)
Reading: 59% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1441 Lake St
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-3120
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
A F Ames Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
86 Southcote Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Willard Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
1250 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
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