For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 170 students in Bethany, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Bethany, IL is Okaw Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethany, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Bethany have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bethany, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okaw Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Gr: PK-4 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bethany, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bethany, IL include Okaw Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bethany?
1 public preschools are located in Bethany.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethany?
Bethany public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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