For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,192 students in 60087, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60087, IL are Greenwood Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School and Clearview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60087 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60087, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60087, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1919 North Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-2080
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-2080
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Oakdale Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2230 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1860
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1860
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Clearview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Delaware Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1600
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
60087, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abdssc Sch-3rd Floor High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
742 Greenwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 360-5511
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 360-5511
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60087, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60087, IL include Greenwood Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School and Clearview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60087?
3 public preschools are located in 60087.
What is the racial composition of students in 60087?
60087 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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