For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 274 students in Catlin, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Catlin, IL is Salt Fork North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catlin, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Catlin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Catlin, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Fork North Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Catlin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Catlin, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Catlin, IL include Salt Fork North Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Catlin?
1 public preschools are located in Catlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Catlin?
Catlin public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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