For the 2026 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 51% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arbor View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22w430 Ironwood Dr
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5505
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5505
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Forest Glen Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
561 Elm St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23w240 Geneva Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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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