For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 383 students in Knoxville, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Knoxville, IL is Mable Woolsey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knoxville, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Knoxville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Knoxville, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mable Woolsey Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Knoxville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Knox-warren Spec Edu-kw Mable Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Khs Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Khs Ls1 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Khs Ls2 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Kjh Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Mable Ls (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Gr: 2 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Knoxville, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Knoxville, IL include Mable Woolsey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Knoxville?
1 public preschools are located in Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in Knoxville?
Knoxville public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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