For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,088 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 12% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elmwood Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Mills Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Sayre Elementary Language Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1850 N Newland Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 534-3351
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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