For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 558 students in Bellwood, IL.
Bellwood, IL public preschools have a diversity score of 0.56, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bellwood, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 46th Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 449-3165
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 449-3165
Gr: PK-2 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
3519 Wilcox Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3700
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3700
Gr: PK | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bellwood, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bellwood, IL include Jefferson Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bellwood?
2 public preschools are located in Bellwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellwood?
Bellwood public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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