For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 236 students in Bluford, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Bluford, IL is Bluford Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bluford, 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 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Bluford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bluford, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluford Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Bluford, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
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
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 Bluford Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Bluford?
1 public preschools are located in Bluford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bluford?
Bluford public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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