For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 552 students in Chatham, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Chatham, IL is Ball Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chatham, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ball Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chatham, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chatham, IL include Ball Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chatham?
1 public preschools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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