For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,055 students in 60090, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60090, IL are Booth Tarkington Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60090 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60090, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60090, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Booth Tarkington Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Scott St
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2775
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2775
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 Saint Armand Ln
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2780
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 E Merle Ln
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2785
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2785
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Walt Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
133 Wille Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2795
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 520-2795
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 60090, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60090, IL include Booth Tarkington Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60090?
5 public preschools are located in 60090.
What is the racial composition of students in 60090?
60090 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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