For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,537 students in Livingston County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Livingston County, IL are Saunemin Elementary School, Odell Grade School and Prairie Central Primary East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public Preschools in Livingston County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saunemin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Main St
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Odell Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 N East St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Central Primary East
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 S 4th St
Chatsworth, IL 60921
(815) 635-3555
Chatsworth, IL 60921
(815) 635-3555
Gr: PK-1 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Dwight Common School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Columbia St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Gr: PK-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Flanagan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
117 W Livingston St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Gr: PK-1 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dwight Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
23813 East 3200 North Rd
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2806
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2806
Gr: 12
Po Box 367
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Livingston Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Gr: 11-12
450 N Bach
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Gr: K-4 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Pontiac Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Livingston County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Livingston County, IL include Saunemin Elementary School, Odell Grade School and Prairie Central Primary East.
How many public preschools are located in Livingston County?
6 public preschools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County 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).
Which public preschools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Livingston County include: Odell Grade School vs. Central Elementary School
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