For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 691 students in Braidwood, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Braidwood, IL is Reed-custer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Braidwood, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Braidwood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Braidwood, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reed-custer Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Braidwood, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sowic-ec Reed Custer (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Grades: PK-7
| 38 students
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus-comet (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
407 S Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Braidwood, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Braidwood, IL include Reed-custer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Braidwood?
1 public preschools are located in Braidwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Braidwood?
Braidwood public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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