For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 644 students in Burlington, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Burlington, IL is Howard B Thomas Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Burlington, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard B Thomas Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44w575 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6008
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6008
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Burlington, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Burlington, IL include Howard B Thomas Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Burlington?
1 public preschools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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