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Illinois Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Illinois

The average student-teacher ratio in Illinois public preschools is approximately 13:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 8:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Illinois (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Milford Grade School East Campus
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK
150 S Randolph St
Sheldon, IL 60966
(815) 889-5176
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Primary Learning Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
3215 W 162nd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 331-3364
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Blair Early Childhood Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-1
6751 W 63rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2076
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Dalzell Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
307 Chestnut St
Dalzell, IL 61320
(815) 663-8821
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Everett Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
3419 S Bell Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4550
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Marycrest Early Childhood Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
303 Purdue Ct
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Rutland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
3231 N Il Route 71
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Adams Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-2
1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Colemon J Elementary Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
1441 W 119th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-3975
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Earl H Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
4000 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Finkl Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
2332 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-5850
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Kell Grade School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
207 N Johnson St
Kell, IL 62853
(618) 822-6234
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Oak Brook Park District
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK
1450 Forest Gate Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 990-4233
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Ohio Com Cons Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
103 Memorial Street
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Rhodes Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
8931 Fullerton Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6813
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Bartonville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
6000 S Adams St
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3253
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Beard Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-3
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Costello School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
4632 Clyde Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 783-4300
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
4420 N Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-5790
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Davis M Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
6740 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9120
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Delacey Family Educ Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
50 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2300
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Deland-weldon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(309) 928-7691
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Diamond Lake School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-2
25807 N Diamond Lake Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-6601
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Edinburg Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-4
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
2819 W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4580
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Kansas Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
310 S Front
Kansas, IL 61933
(217) 948-5175
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Laraway School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
1715 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5115
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Lindop Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
2400 S 18th Ave
Broadview, IL 60155
(708) 345-3110
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Nettle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
New Holland-middletown Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
75 1250th St
Middletown, IL 62666
(217) 445-2656
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
6101 Ruby St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 825-0144
Rank: #19 - 4219. - 42.
Saunemin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
39 Main St
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average public preschools student-teacher ratio?
The Illinois average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Illinois?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Illinois include Milford Grade School East Campus, Primary Learning Center and Rudolph Elementary Learning Center.

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