For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 296 students in Western Springs, IL. The top-ranked public preschool in Western Springs, IL is Forest Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Western Springs, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Western Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Western Springs, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5020 Central Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Western Springs, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Western Springs, IL include Forest Hills Elementary School. Western Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Western Springs?
1 public preschools are located in Western Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Western Springs?
Western Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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