Best Public Preschools in Waukegan, IL (2025-26)

Best Waukegan Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,366 students in Waukegan, IL.

The top-ranked public preschools in Waukegan, IL are Greenwood Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School and Clearview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Waukegan, IL public preschools have an score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Waukegan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Waukegan, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Greenwood Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1919 North Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-2080

Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #22.

Oakdale Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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2230 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1860

Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #33.

Clearview Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
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1700 Delaware Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1600

Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #44.

Carman-buckner Elementary School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
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520 Helmholz Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1500

Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

North Elementary School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
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410 Franklin St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2160

Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Early Learning Center

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1721 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1400

Gr: PK | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waukegan, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Abdssc Sch-3rd Floor High School (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

742 Greenwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 360-5511

Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Alternative Optional Center (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540

Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Epic - Aoec Elementary School (Closed 2015)

1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540

Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Epic - Cap Elementary School (Closed 2015)

1200 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-3903

Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Waukegan H S Ninth Grade Center (Closed 2008)

1011 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4765

Gr: 9-11 | 1,097 student Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waukegan, IL?

The top-ranked public preschools in Waukegan, IL include Greenwood Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School and Clearview Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Waukegan?

6 public preschools are located in Waukegan.

What is the racial composition of students in Waukegan?

Waukegan public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).