For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,604 students in Maywood, IL.
Maywood, IL public preschools have an average reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public pre schools of 25%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Maywood, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
811 Chicago Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2036
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2036
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Dual Language Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Washington Blvd
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2065
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2065
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1514 S 9th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2009
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2009
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 Washington Blvd
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2002
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2002
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Maywood, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Family Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1204 Van Buren
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2060
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
805 S 17th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
415 Lexington St
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2030
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2030
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Talents Program East (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 5th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 345-6217
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 345-6217
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Maywood, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Maywood, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Dual Language Academy and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Maywood?
4 public preschools are located in Maywood.
What is the racial composition of students in Maywood?
Maywood public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Maywood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Maywood include: Emerson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School
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