For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,266 students in Belvidere, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Belvidere, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Perry Elementary School and Meehan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belvidere, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Belvidere have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Belvidere, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bonus Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 W Perry St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9274
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9274
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Meehan Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Washington Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1031 5th Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Belvidere, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Boone County Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Gr: PK
Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12
Regl Learning Academy Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Belvidere, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Belvidere, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Perry Elementary School and Meehan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Belvidere?
4 public preschools are located in Belvidere.
What is the racial composition of students in Belvidere?
Belvidere public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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