For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,190 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 48% (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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Arlington Heights, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2330 N Verde Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2211 N Burke Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4275
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4275
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Edgar A Poe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 N Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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.
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 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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