For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,015 students in 60090, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60090, IL are Booth Tarkington Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School and Walt Whitman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60090 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60090, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60090, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Booth Tarkington Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Scott St
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2775
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2775
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Eugene Field Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 Saint Armand Ln
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2780
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Walt Whitman Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
133 Wille Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2795
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2795
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 E Merle Ln
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2785
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2785
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Glendale St
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 465-7290
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 465-7290
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60090, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60090, IL include Booth Tarkington Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School and Walt Whitman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60090?
5 public preschools are located in 60090.
What is the racial composition of students in 60090?
60090 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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