For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 823 students in Matteson, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Matteson, IL are Woodgate Elementary School, Marya Yates Elementary School and Sieden Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matteson, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Matteson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Matteson, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodgate Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Central Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1107
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1107
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Marya Yates Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Allemong Dr
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1800
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Sieden Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
725 Notre Dame Dr
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-2626
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-2626
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Matteson, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Matteson, IL include Woodgate Elementary School, Marya Yates Elementary School and Sieden Prairie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Matteson?
3 public preschools are located in Matteson.
What is the racial composition of students in Matteson?
Matteson public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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