For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,675 students in Palatine, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Palatine, IL are Winston Campus Elementary School, Stuart R Paddock School and Virginia Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palatine, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Palatine have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Palatine, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winston Campus Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 N Babcock Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7500
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 2 students
Rank: #22.
Stuart R Paddock School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 W Washington St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5800
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Virginia Lake Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 N Glenn Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7100
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1021 N Ridgewood Ln
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Gray M Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Oak St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-7000
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 E Sayles Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5000
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Jonathan Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5600
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Palatine, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Palatine, IL include Winston Campus Elementary School, Stuart R Paddock School and Virginia Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Palatine?
7 public preschools are located in Palatine.
What is the racial composition of students in Palatine?
Palatine public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Palatine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Palatine include: Jane Addams Elementary School vs. Virginia Lake Elementary School, Gray M Sanborn Elementary School vs. Virginia Lake Elementary School, Virginia Lake Elementary School vs. Jane Addams Elementary School
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