For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 427 students in Richton Park, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Richton Park, IL is Neil Armstrong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richton Park, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Richton Park have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Richton Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5030 Imperial Dr
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 481-7424
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 481-7424
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
22700 Richton Square Rd
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 283-2706
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 283-2706
Gr: PK | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Richton Park, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Richton Park, IL include Neil Armstrong Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Richton Park?
2 public preschools are located in Richton Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Richton Park?
Richton Park public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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