For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,268 students in Oak Park, IL. The top-ranked public preschools in Oak Park, IL are Whittier Elementary School, William Hatch Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Park, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Oak Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Oak Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
715 N Harvey Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3115
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3115
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
William Hatch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
715 Highland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 524-3060
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 524-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oak Park, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oak Park, IL include Whittier Elementary School, William Hatch Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School. Oak Park has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Oak Park?
3 public preschools are located in Oak Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Park?
Oak Park public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Oak Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oak Park include: Whittier Elementary School vs. William Hatch Elementary School
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