For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 477 students in Blue Mound, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Blue Mound, IL is Meridian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Mound, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Blue Mound have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Blue Mound, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 S Lewis St
Blue Mound, IL 62513
(217) 692-2535
Blue Mound, IL 62513
(217) 692-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Blue Mound, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Blue Mound, IL include Meridian Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Blue Mound?
1 public preschools are located in Blue Mound.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Mound?
Blue Mound public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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