For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 192 students in De Soto, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in De Soto, IL is Desoto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in De Soto, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desoto Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Hurst Rd
De Soto, IL 62924
(618) 867-2317
De Soto, IL 62924
(618) 867-2317
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in De Soto, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in De Soto, IL include Desoto Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in De Soto?
1 public preschools are located in De Soto.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto?
De Soto public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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