For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,120 students in Dunlap, IL. The top ranked public preschools in Dunlap, IL are Hickory Grove Elementary School and Dunlap Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunlap, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Dunlap have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dunlap, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Grades: PK-5
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
Dunlap Grade School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 S 1st St
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dunlap, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Dunlap, IL include Hickory Grove Elementary School and Dunlap Grade School. Dunlap has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Dunlap?
2 public preschools are located in Dunlap.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunlap?
Dunlap public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dunlap are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dunlap include: Dunlap Grade School vs. Hickory Grove Elementary School
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