For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 347 students in River Forest, IL. The top ranked public preschool in River Forest, IL is Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Forest, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in River Forest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in River Forest, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willard Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
Grades: PK-4
| 347 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in River Forest, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in River Forest, IL include Willard Elementary School. River Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in River Forest?
1 public preschools are located in River Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in River Forest?
River Forest public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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