For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 865 students in Dunlap, IL. The top-ranked public preschool in Dunlap, IL is Hickory Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunlap, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (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 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dunlap, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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. Dunlap has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Dunlap?
1 public preschools are located in Dunlap.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunlap?
Dunlap public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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