For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 558 students in Mason County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Mason County, IL are Spring Lake Elementary School and Midwest Central Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mason County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13650 N Manito Rd
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 545-2241
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 545-2241
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Midwest Central Primary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 E Southmoor St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6464
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6464
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 E Chestnut St
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mason County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Mason County, IL include Spring Lake Elementary School and Midwest Central Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mason County?
3 public preschools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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