For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 435 students in West Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in West Chicago, IL is Pioneer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Chicago, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in West Chicago have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in West Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Kenwood Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Forest Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6000
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6000
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
West Chicago, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
331 George St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-7324
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-7324
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in West Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in West Chicago, IL include Pioneer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in West Chicago?
3 public preschools are located in West Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in West Chicago?
West Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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