For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,704 students in Harwood Heights, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Harwood Heights, IL are Union Ridge Elementary School, J Leigh Elementary School and Pennoyer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harwood Heights, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Harwood Heights have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Harwood Heights, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4600 N Oak Park Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 867-5822
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 867-5822
Grades: PK-8
| 649 students
Rank: #22.
J Leigh Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8151 W Lawrence Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 583-2068
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 583-2068
Grades: PK-4
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Pennoyer Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 N Cumberland Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-9094
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-9094
Grades: PK-8
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Harwood Heights, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Harwood Heights, IL include Union Ridge Elementary School, J Leigh Elementary School and Pennoyer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harwood Heights?
3 public preschools are located in Harwood Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Harwood Heights?
Harwood Heights public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Harwood Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Harwood Heights include: Pennoyer Elementary School vs. Union Ridge Elementary School, Union Ridge Elementary School vs. Pennoyer Elementary School, J Leigh Elementary School vs. Union Ridge Elementary School
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