Best Ford County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,208 students in Ford County, IL.

The top ranked public preschools in Ford County, IL are Gcms Elementary School, Tri Point Elementary School and Clara Peterson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ford County, IL public preschools have an score of 26% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Ford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Ford County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Gcms Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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902 N Church St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-4278

Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

Tri Point Elementary School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
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101 Main St
Kempton, IL 60946
(815) 253-6299

Gr: PK-3 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #33.

Clara Peterson Elementary School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
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580 E Franklin St
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531

Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ford County, IL

Ford County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Gcms Early Childhood & Prep (Closed 2013)

112 West 12th St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-8505

Gr: PK

Loda Elementary School (Closed 2006)

P O Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 386-2712

Gr: 4-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Pbl Eastlawn (Closed 2020)

Po Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2000

Gr: 3-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

West Lawn School (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

425 E Orleans
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2411

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Ford County, IL?

The top ranked public preschools in Ford County, IL include Gcms Elementary School, Tri Point Elementary School and Clara Peterson Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Ford County?

3 public preschools are located in Ford County.

What is the racial composition of students in Ford County?

Ford County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).