For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 811 students in Northbrook, IL. The top ranked public preschool in Northbrook, IL is Westmoor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northbrook, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Northbrook, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westmoor Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2500 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Laburnum Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-3830
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-3830
Grades: PK-2
| 459 students
Northbrook, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Pfingsten Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1934
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1934
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Northbrook, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Northbrook, IL include Westmoor Elementary School. Northbrook has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Northbrook?
2 public preschools are located in Northbrook.
What is the racial composition of students in Northbrook?
Northbrook public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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