For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,092 students in Elmwood Park, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Elmwood Park, IL are John Mills Elementary School and Sayre Elementary Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmwood Park, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Elmwood Park have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elmwood Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Mills Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Sayre Elementary Language Academy
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1850 N Newland Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Elmwood Park, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4 W Conti Pkwy
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 583-5860
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 583-5860
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elmwood Park, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Elmwood Park, IL include John Mills Elementary School and Sayre Elementary Language Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Elmwood Park?
2 public preschools are located in Elmwood Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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