For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 742 students in Iroquois County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Iroquois County, IL are Donovan Elementary School, Wanda Kendall Elementary School and Milford Grade School West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iroquois County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Iroquois County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Iroquois County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donovan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 E Us Highway 52
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7321
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7321
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Wanda Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 E Porter Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Gr: PK-K | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Milford Grade School West Campus
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
203 N Third St
Ashkum, IL 60911
(815) 698-2212
Ashkum, IL 60911
(815) 698-2212
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Locust
Danforth, IL 60930
(815) 269-2230
Danforth, IL 60930
(815) 269-2230
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
150 S Randolph St
Sheldon, IL 60966
(815) 889-5176
Sheldon, IL 60966
(815) 889-5176
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Iroquois County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Iroquois County, IL include Donovan Elementary School, Wanda Kendall Elementary School and Milford Grade School West Campus.
How many public preschools are located in Iroquois County?
6 public preschools are located in Iroquois County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iroquois County?
Iroquois County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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