For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,310 students in Shorewood, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shorewood, IL are Troy Hofer Elementary School, Troy Shorewood School and Troy Cronin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shorewood, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Shorewood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Shorewood, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Troy Hofer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 Vertin Blvd
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Troy Shorewood School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 School Rd
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Troy Cronin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 E Black Rd
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shorewood, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shorewood, IL include Troy Hofer Elementary School, Troy Shorewood School and Troy Cronin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shorewood?
3 public preschools are located in Shorewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Shorewood?
Shorewood public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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