For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,112 students in Des Plaines, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Des Plaines, IL are Forest Elementary School and Rosemont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Plaines, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Des Plaines have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Des Plaines, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1375 S 5th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1380
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1380
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Ruby St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 825-0144
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 825-0144
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
10000 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-4165
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-4165
Gr: PK | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Des Plaines, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nipper Career Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1101 East Gregory St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
9000 Capitol Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Thomas Jefferson Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
795 Center St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Des Plaines, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Des Plaines, IL include Forest Elementary School and Rosemont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Des Plaines?
3 public preschools are located in Des Plaines.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Des Plaines are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Des Plaines include: Rosemont Elementary School vs. Forest Elementary School