For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,545 students in Glen Ellyn, IL. The top ranked public preschools in Glen Ellyn, IL are Arbor View Elementary School, Forest Glen Elementary School and Churchill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glen Ellyn, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Glen Ellyn have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Glen Ellyn, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arbor View Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22w430 Ironwood Dr
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5505
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5505
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Glen Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
561 Elm St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Churchill Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23w240 Geneva Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Glen Ellyn, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Glen Ellyn, IL include Arbor View Elementary School, Forest Glen Elementary School and Churchill Elementary School. Glen Ellyn has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Glen Ellyn?
3 public preschools are located in Glen Ellyn.
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Glen Ellyn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Glen Ellyn include: Churchill Elementary School vs. Forest Glen Elementary School, Forest Glen Elementary School vs. Churchill Elementary School
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