For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Crest Hill, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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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