For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,185 students in Wheaton, IL. The top-ranked public preschools in Wheaton, IL are Madison Elementary School and Briar Glen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheaton, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Wheaton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wheaton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1620 Mayo Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2095
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2095
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Briar Glen Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Briarcliffe Blvd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
130 N Hazelton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2474
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2474
Gr: PK | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wheaton, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wheaton, IL include Madison Elementary School and Briar Glen Elementary School. Wheaton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Wheaton?
3 public preschools are located in Wheaton.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheaton?
Wheaton public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wheaton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wheaton include: Jefferson Early Childhood Center vs. Madison Elementary School
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