For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 246 students in Cerro Gordo, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Cerro Gordo, IL is Cerro Gordo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerro Gordo, 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 47% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Cerro Gordo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cerro Gordo, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cerro Gordo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 S Monroe St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Cerro Gordo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cerro Gordo, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cerro Gordo, IL include Cerro Gordo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cerro Gordo?
1 public preschools are located in Cerro Gordo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerro Gordo?
Cerro Gordo public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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