For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 545 students in Manhattan, IL.
Manhattan, IL public preschools have a diversity score of 0.31, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Manhattan, IL (2026-27)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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25440 S Gougar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
Gr: PK-1 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Manhattan, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
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29520 S Cedar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Manhattan, IL?
1 public preschools are located in Manhattan, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan?
Manhattan public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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