Best Boone County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,471 students in Boone County, IL.

The top ranked public preschools in Boone County, IL are Seth Whitman Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School and Capron 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 score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 55% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Seth Whitman Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
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8989 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3357

Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

Caledonia Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2311 Randolph St
Caledonia, IL 61011
(815) 547-1977

Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #33.

Capron Elementary School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
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200 N Wooster St
Capron, IL 61012
(815) 569-2314

Gr: PK-4 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #44.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
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1011 Bonus Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671

Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #55.

Perry Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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633 W Perry St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9274

Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #66.

Meehan Elementary School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
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1401 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546

Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #77.

Washington Academy

(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
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1031 5th Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124

Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Boone County, IL

Boone County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Belvidere Endeavor High School (Closed 2014)

1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080

Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Boone County Center (Closed 2020)

Special Education School

1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851

Gr: PK

Kishwaukee Elementary School (Closed 2014)

7133 Garden Prairie Rd
Garden Prairie, IL 61038
(815) 597-1501

Gr: K-5 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 24%

Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080

Gr: 9-12

Regl Learning Academy Star Boone (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080

Gr: 6-12

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 Capron Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Boone County?

7 public preschools are located in Boone County.

What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?

Boone County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?