For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,710 students in Jo Daviess County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Jo Daviess County, IL are Warren Elementary School, Stockton Elementary School and Galena Elementary And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jo Daviess County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Jo Daviess County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jo Daviess County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warren Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2653
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2653
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
236 N Pearl St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Galena Elementary And Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 Kelly Ln
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Rank: #44.
River Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #55.
East Dubuque Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N School Rd
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3117
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3117
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
Scales Mound Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Jo Daviess County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 West Hickory St
Apple River, IL 61001
(815) 594-2210
Apple River, IL 61001
(815) 594-2210
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
300 N West St
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2219
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2219
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
Jo Daviess-carrol Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
950 Us Hwy 20 West
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Northwest Academy Program (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
310 N West St
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1947
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1947
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Rap High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 North Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 858-2203
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 858-2203
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
500 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Grades: 3-8
| 233 students
311 S Water
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jo Daviess County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Jo Daviess County, IL include Warren Elementary School, Stockton Elementary School and Galena Elementary And Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in Jo Daviess County?
6 public preschools are located in Jo Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jo Daviess County?
Jo Daviess County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jo Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jo Daviess County include: Galena Elementary And Middle School vs. Scales Mound Elementary School, Scales Mound Elementary School vs. Galena Elementary And Middle School, Stockton Elementary School vs. Galena Elementary And Middle School
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