For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,653 students in Riverside, IL. The top-ranked public preschools in Riverside, IL are Central Elementary School, A F Ames Elementary School and Blythe Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Riverside, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
61 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
A F Ames Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
86 Southcote Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Blythe Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
735 Leesley Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Komarek Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8940 W 24th St
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-8030
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-8030
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Riverside, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Riverside, IL include Central Elementary School, A F Ames Elementary School and Blythe Park Elementary School. Riverside has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Riverside?
4 public preschools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Riverside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Riverside include: Blythe Park Elementary School vs. A F Ames Elementary School, A F Ames Elementary School vs. Blythe Park Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. A F Ames Elementary School
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.