For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 519 students in Bellwood, IL.
Bellwood, IL public preschools have a diversity score of 0.55, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bellwood, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 46th Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 449-3165
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 449-3165
Grades: PK-2
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
3519 Wilcox Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3700
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3700
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Bellwood, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Talents Program West (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4000 St Paul
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 547-9902
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 547-9902
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1136 24th Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-1806
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-1806
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bellwood, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Bellwood, IL include Jefferson Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bellwood?
2 public preschools are located in Bellwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellwood?
Bellwood public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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