For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,137 students in Palatine, IL. The top ranked public preschools in Palatine, IL are Winston Campus Elementary School, Stuart R Paddock School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palatine, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Palatine have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Palatine, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winston Campus Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7500
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Stuart R Paddock School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 W Washington St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5800
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1021 N Ridgewood Ln
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 739 students
Rank: #44.
Virginia Lake Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 N Glenn Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7100
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 665 students
Rank: #55.
Gray M Sanborn Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Oak St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-7000
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-7000
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Jane Addams Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 E Sayles Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5000
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Louise Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Jonathan Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5600
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 952 students
Palatine, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21250 W Shirley Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
335 Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
N Cook Young Adult Acdmy Palatine High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
335 E Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2823
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2823
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Nw Suburban Education To Careers (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6080
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Palatine, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Palatine, IL include Winston Campus Elementary School, Stuart R Paddock School and Lincoln Elementary School. Palatine has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Palatine?
7 public preschools are located in Palatine.
What is the racial composition of students in Palatine?
Palatine public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Palatine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Palatine include: Jane Addams Elementary School vs. Virginia Lake Elementary School, Gray M Sanborn Elementary School vs. Virginia Lake Elementary School, Virginia Lake Elementary School vs. Jane Addams Elementary School
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