Top 10 Best Bureau County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 2,045 students in Bureau County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Bureau County, IL are Dalzell Grade School, Neponset Grade School and Ohio Com Cons Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bureau 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 23% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Bureau County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Bureau County Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dalzell Grade School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Chestnut St
Dalzell, IL 61320
(815) 663-8821
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Neponset Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 W Main St
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Ohio Com Cons Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 478
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Malden Grade School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 216
Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Bureau Valley North
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
323 S Main St, Bureau Valley E
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
Ladd Comm Cons School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
232 E Cleveland St
Ladd, IL 61329
(815) 894-2363
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
999 N Strong Ave
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-4601
Grades: PK-8
| 619 students
Rank: #88.
Depue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 800
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #99.
Allen Grade School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Main St
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2233
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
109 W 4th St
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2251
Grades: PK-2
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
220 E Lasalle St
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 872-9741
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bureau County, IL

Bureau County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
409 W Maple St
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-3101
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
109 W 4th St
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
306 East St
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 454-2503
Grades: 3-5
| 120 students
Po Box 277
Buda, IL 61314
(309) 895-2037
Grades: 3-8
| 225 students
314 S Main St
Cherry, IL 61317
(815) 894-2777
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
100 North St
Bureau, IL 61315
(815) 659-3191
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
501 E Erie St
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 663-5631
Grades: PK-1
| 211 students
201 West Main St
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Grades: PK
| 12 students
109 W 4th Street
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 7
Van Orin, IL 61374
(815) 638-3141
Grades: K-3
| 61 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Bureau County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Bureau County, IL include Dalzell Grade School, Neponset Grade School and Ohio Com Cons Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Bureau County, IL?
11 public preschools are located in Bureau County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Bureau County, IL?
Bureau County, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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