For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 700 students in Palos Park, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Palos Park, IL is Palos West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Park, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Palos Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Palos Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palos West Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12700 S 104th Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-6888
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-6888
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Palos Park, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Palos Park, IL include Palos West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Palos Park?
1 public preschools are located in Palos Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Park?
Palos Park public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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