For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,786 students in Oak Park, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Oak Park, IL are Whittier Elementary School, Oliver W Holmes Elementary School and William Hatch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Park, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Oak Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Preschools in Oak Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 N Harvey Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3115
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3115
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 N Kenilworth Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3100
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
William Hatch Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 Highland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 524-3060
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 524-3060
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oak Park, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Oak Park, IL include Whittier Elementary School, Oliver W Holmes Elementary School and William Hatch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oak Park?
4 public preschools are located in Oak Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Park?
Oak Park public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Oak Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oak Park include: Whittier Elementary School vs. William Hatch Elementary School
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