For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 885 students in Oak Forest, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Oak Forest, IL are Walter F Fierke Educational Center and Fieldcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Forest, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Oak Forest have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Oak Forest, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter F Fierke Educational Center
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6535 Victoria Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 614-4520
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 614-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Fieldcrest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Wagman St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 210-2872
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 210-2872
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
5151 149th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
Gr: PK-K | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oak Forest, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oak Forest, IL include Walter F Fierke Educational Center and Fieldcrest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oak Forest?
3 public preschools are located in Oak Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Forest?
Oak Forest public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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