For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 598 students in Island Lake, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Island Lake, IL is Cotton Creek School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island Lake, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Island Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Island Lake, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cotton Creek School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
545 Newport Ct
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-4700
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Island Lake, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Island Lake, IL include Cotton Creek School.
How many public preschools are located in Island Lake?
1 public preschools are located in Island Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Island Lake?
Island Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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