For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 850 students in Markham, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Markham, IL are Barack H Obama Learning Academy and Markham Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Markham, 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 10% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Markham have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Markham, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Markham Park Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16239 Lawndale Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2869
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2869
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
3055 W 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2888
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2888
Grades: PK-4
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
3215 W 162nd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 331-3364
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 331-3364
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Markham, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3055 West 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866
Grades: K-3
| 147 students
2206 W 167th St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929
Grades: 7-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Markham, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Markham, IL include Barack H Obama Learning Academy and Markham Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Markham?
4 public preschools are located in Markham.
What is the racial composition of students in Markham?
Markham public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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