For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 862 students in Homer Glen, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Homer Glen, IL are William E Young School and Goodings Grove School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Homer Glen, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Homer Glen have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Homer Glen, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William E Young School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16240 S Cedar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-2010
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-2010
Grades: PK-1
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Goodings Grove School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12914 W 143rd St
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7650
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7650
Grades: PK-1
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Homer Glen, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Homer Glen, IL include William E Young School and Goodings Grove School.
How many public preschools are located in Homer Glen?
2 public preschools are located in Homer Glen.
What is the racial composition of students in Homer Glen?
Homer Glen public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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