For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 968 students in Lee County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Lee County, IL are Amboy Central Elementary School and Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amboy Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 E Provost St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Gr: PK-4 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
217 S Elm St
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2325
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
703 E Morgan St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Gr: PK-1 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
318 E South St
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323
Dixon Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2600 North Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5561
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5561
Gr: 12
Po Box 188
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323
Gr: 5-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 202:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Nachusa Campus Rssp Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Po Box 55
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796
Gr: 9-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Nachusa Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
207 Pope St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 251-4412
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 251-4412
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Po Box 37
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lee County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Lee County, IL include Amboy Central Elementary School and Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lee County?
3 public preschools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lee County include: Amboy Central Elementary School vs. Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School, Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School vs. Amboy Central Elementary School, Amboy Central Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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