For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,142 students in Edgar County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Edgar County, IL are Crestwood Elementary School, Kansas Elementary School and Shiloh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgar County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Edgar County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Edgar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Kansas Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Front
Kansas, IL 61933
(217) 948-5175
Kansas, IL 61933
(217) 948-5175
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Shiloh Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21751 N 575th St
Hume, IL 61932
(217) 531-1850
Hume, IL 61932
(217) 531-1850
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Chrisman Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Pennsylvania St
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2022
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2022
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 264-0835
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 264-0835
Gr: PK | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
509 E Newton St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Gr: PK-2 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Edgar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Behavior Academic Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Edgar County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Edgar County, IL include Crestwood Elementary School, Kansas Elementary School and Shiloh Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Edgar County?
6 public preschools are located in Edgar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgar County?
Edgar County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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