For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 523 students in Gillespie, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Gillespie, IL is Ben-gil Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillespie, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Gillespie have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gillespie, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben-gil Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Kelly St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Gillespie, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Special Education Building (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gillespie, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gillespie, IL include Ben-gil Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gillespie?
1 public preschools are located in Gillespie.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie?
Gillespie public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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