For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,800 students in Berwyn, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Berwyn, IL are Irving Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School and Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berwyn, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Berwyn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Berwyn, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3501 Clinton Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2334
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2334
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6537 37th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2349
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2349
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Scoville Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 783-4400
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 783-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7035 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2454
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2454
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Komensky Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Cuyler Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2342
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2342
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #66.
Home Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Home Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 783-4500
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 783-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #77.
Prairie Oak School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Oak Park Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2442
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2442
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #88.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6539 26th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2327
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2327
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #99.
Karel Havlicek Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6401 15th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2451
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2451
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Berwyn, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Berwyn Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6633 W 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 484-6200
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 484-6200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Berwyn, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Berwyn, IL include Irving Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School and Edison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Berwyn?
9 public preschools are located in Berwyn.
What is the racial composition of students in Berwyn?
Berwyn public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Berwyn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Berwyn include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Karel Havlicek Elementary School, Karel Havlicek Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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