For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,767 students in Tinley Park, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Tinley Park, IL are Millennium Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe School and John A Bannes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tinley Park, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Tinley Park have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Tinley Park, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millennium Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17830 84th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 532-3150
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 532-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Christa Mcauliffe School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8944 174th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 429-4565
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 429-4565
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
John A Bannes Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16835 Odell Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6466
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6466
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bert H Fulton School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6601 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 179th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4535
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4535
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Helen Keller Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7846 163rd St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2144
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2144
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
6141 Kimberly Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
Gr: PK-K | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Tinley Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16600 S 66th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Gr: 3-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3956
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3956
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Project Challenge High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
16531 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 687-4971
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 687-4971
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Tinley Park, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Tinley Park, IL include Millennium Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe School and John A Bannes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tinley Park?
7 public preschools are located in Tinley Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Tinley Park?
Tinley Park public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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