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Best Waukegan Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,931 students in Waukegan, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Waukegan, IL are Greenwood Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School and Glen Flora Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukegan, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Waukegan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Waukegan, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 North Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2230 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1860
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Glen Flora Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Chestnut St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Delaware Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Carman-buckner Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Helmholz Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
North Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Franklin St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2160
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
1721 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1400
Gr: PK | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waukegan, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waukegan, IL include Greenwood Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School and Glen Flora Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waukegan?
7 public preschools are located in Waukegan.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukegan?
Waukegan public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Waukegan are often viewed compared to one another?

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