For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 894 students in Glen Ellyn, IL. The top-ranked public preschools in Glen Ellyn, IL are Arbor View Elementary School and Forest Glen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glen Ellyn, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Glen Ellyn have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Glen Ellyn, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arbor View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22w430 Ironwood Dr
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5505
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5505
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Forest Glen Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
561 Elm St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Glen Ellyn, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Glen Ellyn, IL include Arbor View Elementary School and Forest Glen Elementary School. Glen Ellyn has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Glen Ellyn?
2 public preschools are located in Glen Ellyn.
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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