For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 820 students in Niles, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Niles, IL is Clarence E Culver School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niles, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Niles have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Niles, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarence E Culver School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6901 W Oakton St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-3407
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-3407
Gr: PK-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
8200 W Greendale Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 318-5360
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 318-5360
Gr: PK | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Niles, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Niles, IL include Clarence E Culver School.
How many public preschools are located in Niles?
2 public preschools are located in Niles.
What is the racial composition of students in Niles?
Niles public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.