Best Bluford Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 292 students in Bluford, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bluford, IL are Farrington Elementary School and Bluford Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bluford, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Bluford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Bluford, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farrington Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20941 E Divide Rd
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 755-4414
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bluford Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bluford, Illinois

Bluford, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
310 S Elm St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bluford, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bluford, IL include Farrington Elementary School and Bluford Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Bluford?
2 public preschools are located in Bluford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bluford?
Bluford public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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