For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,592 students in Melrose Park, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Melrose Park, IL are Jane Addams Elementary School, Melrose Park Elementary School and Whittier Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melrose Park, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Melrose Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Melrose Park, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 Division St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2023
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2023
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Melrose Park Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1715 W Lake St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2042
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Whittier Primary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 Whitehall Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3175
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3175
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Diversey
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-3611
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-3611
Gr: PK | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Melrose Park, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1630 N 20th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Melrose Park, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Melrose Park, IL include Jane Addams Elementary School, Melrose Park Elementary School and Whittier Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Melrose Park?
4 public preschools are located in Melrose Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose Park?
Melrose Park public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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