For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 245 students in 60016, IL.
Public preschools in zipcode 60016 have a diversity score of 0.70, which is equal to the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60016, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
10000 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-4165
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-4165
Grades: PK
| 245 students
60016, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nipper Career Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1101 East Gregory St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9000 Capitol Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Thomas Jefferson Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
795 Center St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in 60016, IL?
1 public preschools are located in 60016, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 60016?
60016 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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