For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 508 students in New Lenox, IL.
New Lenox, IL public preschools have a diversity score of 0.40, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in New Lenox, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1701 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7007
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7007
Gr: K | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Lenox, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Lenox, IL include Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center.
How many public preschools are located in New Lenox?
2 public preschools are located in New Lenox.
What is the racial composition of students in New Lenox?
New Lenox public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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