Best La Salle Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 803 students in La Salle, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in La Salle, IL are Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in La Salle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in La Salle, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in La Salle, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in La Salle, IL include Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in La Salle?
2 public preschools are located in La Salle.
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle?
La Salle public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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