For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 5,568 students in Lasalle County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Lasalle County, IL are Mckinley Elementary School, Harding Grade School and Waltham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lasalle County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lasalle County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lasalle County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 State St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Harding Grade School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1643 N 40th Rd
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Gr: PK-4 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Waltham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2902 N Il Route 178
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4417
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4417
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Seneca Grade School North Campus
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Rutland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3231 N Il Route 71
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1463 N 33rd Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Plum Street
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Gr: PK-4 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1709 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Leland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
370 N Main St
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Kimes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1207 Reading St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2926
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2926
Gr: PK-2 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Deer Park C C Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2350 E 1025th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Bennett Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Woodland Elementary/jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5800 E 3000 North Rd
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2909
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2909
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Tonica Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 N 1981st Rd
Tonica, IL 61370
(815) 442-3420
Tonica, IL 61370
(815) 442-3420
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Marseilles Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Chicago St
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 795-2428
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 795-2428
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
415 W Union St
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 246-8361
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 246-8361
Gr: PK | 52 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Lasalle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
345 6th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
La Salle-peru Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
542 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
Gr: 11-12
Lasalle County Detention Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
707 E Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
701 South Sterling St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2736
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2736
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
R R 1
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-9113
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-9113
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Po Box 107
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Sheridan Correctional Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 38
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2311
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2311
1206 E Elm St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-3236
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-3236
Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Streator Alternative Ed Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
202 West Lincoln Ave
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-0545
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-0545
Gr: 9-12
Po Box 430
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4790
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4790
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 2%
1325 Park Rd
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Gr: 2-4 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lasalle County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Lasalle County, IL include Mckinley Elementary School, Harding Grade School and Waltham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lasalle County?
19 public preschools are located in Lasalle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lasalle County?
Lasalle County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lasalle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lasalle County include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School vs. Wallace Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School
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