For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,552 students in Maywood, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Maywood, IL are Washington Dual Language Academy, Lincoln Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maywood, 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 18% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Maywood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Maywood, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Dual Language Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Washington Blvd
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2065
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2065
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
811 Chicago Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2036
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2036
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 Washington Blvd
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2002
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2002
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1514 S 9th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2009
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2009
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Maywood, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Maywood, IL include Washington Dual Language Academy, Lincoln Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Maywood?
4 public preschools are located in Maywood.
What is the racial composition of students in Maywood?
Maywood public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Maywood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Maywood include: Emerson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School
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