For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 529 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 7% (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 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gillespie, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ben-gil Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
340 Kelly St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Gillespie, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Special Education Building (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, IL?
1 public preschools are located in Gillespie, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie, IL?
Gillespie, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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