For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 660 students in Lansing, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lansing, IL is Nathan Hale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lansing, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19055 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-3030
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-3030
Gr: PK-4 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
18300 Greenbay Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-0149
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-0149
Gr: PK-1 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lansing, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lansing, IL include Nathan Hale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lansing?
2 public preschools are located in Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing?
Lansing public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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