For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,196 students in La Grange, IL. The top-ranked public preschools in La Grange, IL are Highlands Elementary School, Pleasantdale Elementary School and Hodgkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Grange, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in La Grange have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in La Grange, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5850 Laurel Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
Gr: PK-4 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Pleasantdale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8100 School St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Hodgkins Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6516 Kane Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2740
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2740
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in La Grange, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in La Grange, IL include Highlands Elementary School, Pleasantdale Elementary School and Hodgkins Elementary School. La Grange has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in La Grange?
3 public preschools are located in La Grange.
What is the racial composition of students in La Grange?
La Grange public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in La Grange are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in La Grange include: Hodgkins Elementary School vs. Highlands Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School vs. Hodgkins Elementary School
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