For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 708 students in River Forest, IL. The top-ranked public preschools in River Forest, IL are Lincoln Elementary School and Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Forest, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in River Forest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in River Forest, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
511 Park Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-7340
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-7340
Gr: PK-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
Gr: PK-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in River Forest, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in River Forest, IL include Lincoln Elementary School and Willard Elementary School. River Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in River Forest?
2 public preschools are located in River Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in River Forest?
River Forest public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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