For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,267 students in Woodstock, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Woodstock, IL are Greenwood Elementary School, Dean Street Elementary School and Clay Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodstock, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Woodstock have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Woodstock, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4618 Greenwood Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 648-2606
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 648-2606
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Dean Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Dean St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1133
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1133
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Clay Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Grove St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
2045 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-8883
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-8883
Gr: PK-2 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Woodstock, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Woodstock, IL include Greenwood Elementary School, Dean Street Elementary School and Clay Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Woodstock?
4 public preschools are located in Woodstock.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodstock?
Woodstock public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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