For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,189 students in La Grange, IL. The top ranked public preschools in La Grange, IL are Highlands Elementary School, Pleasantdale Elementary School and Hodgkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Grange, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in La Grange have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in La Grange, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5850 Laurel Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
Grades: PK-4
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantdale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8100 School St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Hodgkins Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6516 Kane Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2740
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2740
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
La Grange, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grace Lutheran Preschool (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
200 N Catherine Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Phonological & Ec-cd Network (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 S Sixth Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in La Grange, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in La Grange, IL include Highlands Elementary School, Pleasantdale Elementary School and Hodgkins Elementary School. La Grange has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in La Grange?
3 public preschools are located in La Grange.
What is the racial composition of students in La Grange?
La Grange public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in La Grange are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in La Grange include: Hodgkins Elementary School vs. Highlands Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School vs. Hodgkins Elementary School
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