For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 809 students in Crest Hill, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Crest Hill, IL is Richland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crest Hill, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Crest Hill have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Crest Hill, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Grades: PK-8
| 809 students
Crest Hill, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Grades: 5-8
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Crest Hill, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Crest Hill, IL include Richland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crest Hill?
1 public preschools are located in Crest Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Crest Hill?
Crest Hill public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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