For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 3,333 students in Chicago Heights, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Chicago Heights, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Greenbriar Elementary School and U S Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicago Heights, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Chicago Heights have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chicago Heights, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Center Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4833
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4833
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Greenbriar Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Greenbriar Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4159
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4159
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
U S Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2712 Miller Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4156
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4156
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Division St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4830
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4830
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 E 23rd St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4150
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Sunnyside Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4836
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4836
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #77.
Washington-mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 W 16th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4843
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4843
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 E 11th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4162
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4162
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
422 W 16th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4839
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4839
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #1010.
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-2520
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-2520
Grades: PK-4
| 288 students
Rank: #1111.
Steger Primary Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Miller Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 753-4100
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 753-4100
Grades: PK-1
| 362 students
Rank: #1212.
Sandridge Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Glenwood Dyer Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(219) 257-2102
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(219) 257-2102
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: n/an/a
828 Willow Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-0008
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-0008
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1831 215th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-3322
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-3322
Grades: PK-2
| 481 students
Chicago Heights, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Preparation Network High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
202 South Halsted St Rma170
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-7903
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-7903
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
280 E 12th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4153
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4153
Grades: K-8
| 183 students
1401 E 13th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-2010
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-2010
Grades: 3-5
| 221 students
25 West 16th Place
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4841
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4841
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chicago Heights, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Chicago Heights, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Greenbriar Elementary School and U S Grant Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chicago Heights?
14 public preschools are located in Chicago Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Heights?
Chicago Heights public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Chicago Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chicago Heights include: Garfield Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Greenbriar Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Greenbriar Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School
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