For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 9,530 students in Aurora, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Aurora, IL are Wolfs Crossing Elementary School, Freeman Elementary School and Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Aurora, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolfs Crossing Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3015 S Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3700
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Freeman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
153 S Randall Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Smith Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Robinwood Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Greenman Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
729 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mccleery Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W Illinois Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #66.
Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
449 New Indian Trl Ct
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Oak Park Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Front St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
W S Beaupre Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
954 E Benton St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #99.
John Gates Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 7th Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1010.
Hall Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Heather Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1111.
Rose E Krug Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 Melrose Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #1212.
Olney C Allen Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
C M Bardwell Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
G N Dieterich Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Hill Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
724 Pennsylvania Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #1616.
Edna Rollins Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Kane St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
L D Brady Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Columbia St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5425
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5425
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Mabel O Donnell Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1919.
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Jungles Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
1480 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7590
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7590
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
278 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-5102
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-5102
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
780 Shoreline Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3030
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3030
Grades: PK
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
1870 W Galena Blvd, Early Lear
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
Grades: PK
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Aurora, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Aurora, IL include Wolfs Crossing Elementary School, Freeman Elementary School and Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Aurora?
23 public preschools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Aurora are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Aurora include: Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center vs. West Aurora Learning Center/ela, Hill Elementary School vs. West Aurora Learning Center/ela, Oak Park Elementary School vs. C M Bardwell Elementary School
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