For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,432 students in Boone County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Boone County, IL are Seth Whitman Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Boone County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seth Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8989 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3357
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3357
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Randolph St
Caledonia, IL 61011
(815) 547-1977
Caledonia, IL 61011
(815) 547-1977
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bonus Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Capron Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Wooster St
Capron, IL 61012
(815) 569-2314
Capron, IL 61012
(815) 569-2314
Grades: PK-4
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1031 5th Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Boone County Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7133 Garden Prairie Rd
Garden Prairie, IL 61038
(815) 597-1501
Garden Prairie, IL 61038
(815) 597-1501
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Regl Learning Academy Star Boone (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Boone County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Boone County, IL include Seth Whitman Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Boone County, IL?
5 public preschools are located in Boone County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County, IL?
Boone County, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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