For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,174 students in 60085, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60085, IL are Carman-buckner Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60085 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60085, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60085, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carman-buckner Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Helmholz Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1500
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 Franklin St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2160
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2160
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
1721 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1400
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1400
Grades: PK
| 216 students
60085, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Optional Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Grades: PK
| 136 students
1200 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-3903
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-3903
Grades: PK
| 267 students
1011 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4765
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4765
Grades: 9-11
| 1,097 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60085, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60085, IL include Carman-buckner Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60085?
3 public preschools are located in 60085.
What is the racial composition of students in 60085?
60085 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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