For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 711 students in Beardstown, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Beardstown, IL is Gard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beardstown, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Beardstown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Beardstown, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Gr: PK-4 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Beardstown, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Beardstown, IL include Gard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Beardstown?
1 public preschools are located in Beardstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Beardstown?
Beardstown public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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