For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 479 students in Wilmette, IL. The top ranked public preschool in Wilmette, IL is Romona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmette, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Wilmette have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wilmette, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Romona Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Grades: PK-4
| 479 students
Wilmette, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Winnetka Covenant Preschool (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 Hibbard Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 446-4300
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 446-4300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wilmette, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Wilmette, IL include Romona Elementary School. Wilmette has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Wilmette?
1 public preschools are located in Wilmette.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmette?
Wilmette public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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