For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,177 students in Arlington Heights, IL. The top ranked public preschools in Arlington Heights, IL are Greenbrier Elementary School, Ivy Hill Elementary School and Edgar A Poe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington Heights, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Arlington Heights have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Arlington Heights, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenbrier Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2330 N Verde Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2211 N Burke Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4275
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4275
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Edgar A Poe Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 N Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Arlington Heights, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N W Suburban Academy (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2121 S Goebbert
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7800
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Nw Suburban Etc Regional Pgms High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2121 South Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-6800
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pamela K Gillet Education Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
201 S Evanston Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8200
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Young Adult Program North High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 655-3155
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 655-3155
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Arlington Heights, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Arlington Heights, IL include Greenbrier Elementary School, Ivy Hill Elementary School and Edgar A Poe Elementary School. Arlington Heights has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Arlington Heights?
3 public preschools are located in Arlington Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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