For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 314 students in Elmwood, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Elmwood, IL is Elmwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmwood, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Elmwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elmwood, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elmwood, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elmwood, IL include Elmwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elmwood?
1 public preschools are located in Elmwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood?
Elmwood public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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