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Best Crystal Lake Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,408 students in Crystal Lake, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Crystal Lake, IL are Prairie Grove Elementary School, Glacier Ridge Elementary School and Indian Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crystal Lake, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Crystal Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Crystal Lake, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3223 Il Route 176
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3023
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5518
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Indian Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
651 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2124
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Glacier Ridge Prek
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 788-3100
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Crystal Lake, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Crystal Lake, IL include Prairie Grove Elementary School, Glacier Ridge Elementary School and Indian Prairie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crystal Lake?
4 public preschools are located in Crystal Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Crystal Lake are often viewed compared to one another?

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