Top 5 Best Knox County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,400 students in Knox County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, IL are Williamsfield Elementary School, R O W V A Elementary School and Mable Woolsey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Knox County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamsfield Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Grades: PK-4
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
R O W V A Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 69
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6376
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Mable Woolsey Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Grades: PK-4
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Hedding Grade School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2031
Grades: PK
| 175 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Knox County, IL

Knox County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2336
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
849 S Henderson St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
1131 W Dayton St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2011
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1135 West Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
600 South Linwood Rd
Galesburg, IL 61402
(309) 343-4212
Grades: 12
| n/a students
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 W Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Grades: 2
| 1 students
832 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
547 N Farnham St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2014
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Phoenix Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
938 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-7808
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
510 N Depot St
Altona, IL 61414
(309) 484-2271
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
335 N Joy St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-2803
Grades: 7-8
| 101 students
220 North Depot Rd
Wataga, IL 61488
(309) 375-6651
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
118 W Main
East Galesburg, IL 61430
(309) 342-3510
Grades: K-5
| 115 students
Po Box 195
Rio, IL 61472
(309) 872-2111
Grades: 1-6
| 39 students
1777 State Rte 167
Victoria, IL 61485
(309) 879-2217
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Po Box 248
Yates City, IL 61572
(309) 358-1128
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Knox County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, IL include Williamsfield Elementary School, R O W V A Elementary School and Mable Woolsey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Knox County, IL?
5 public preschools are located in Knox County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County, IL?
Knox County, IL 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).

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