Top 10 Best Mchenry County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 8,311 students in Mchenry County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Mchenry County, IL are Glacier Ridge Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School and Algonquin Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Mchenry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Mchenry County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5518
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
540 Longwood Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 458-5501
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Algonquin Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
975 Algonquin Rd
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-5101
Grades: PK-4
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Locust Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
539 Locust St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Grades: PK-3
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3223 Il Route 176
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3023
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Westfield Community School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 1,308 students
Rank: #77.
Richmond Grade School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5815 Broadway St
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4717
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2018 Main Street Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(815) 675-2342
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Harvest Gate
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 532-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1010.
Edgebrook Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Grades: PK-4
| 481 students
Rank: #1111.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4618 Greenwood Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 648-2606
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1212.
Alden Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11915 Price Rd
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #1313.
Dean Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Dean St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1133
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1414.
Clay Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Grove St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1515.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6809 Mccullom Lake Rd
Wonder Lake, IL 60097
(815) 653-2311
Grades: PK-8
| 368 students
Rank: #1616.
Lotus School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
29067 W Grass Lake Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(847) 973-4105
Grades: PK-4
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5700
Grades: PK-2
| 705 students
Rank: n/an/a
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5400
Grades: PK
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
409 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5550
Grades: PK-K
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
4700 School Rd
Ringwood, IL 60072
(815) 728-0459
Grades: PK-2
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 S Hutchinson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
Grades: PK
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 788-3100
Grades: PK
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mchenry County, IL

Mchenry County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 North Division St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6125
Grades: 2
| n/a students
6506 National St
Union, IL 60180
(815) 923-2665
Grades: PK-1
| 276 students
13721 Harmony Road
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,294 students
11302 Lincoln St
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Huntley North School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
11302 Lincoln St
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6158
Grades: PK
| 93 students
820 Darlington Ln
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
422 Krenz Ave
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-2152
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
666 Russel Ct Ste106
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-2616
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8900 Us Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2200 North Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-0183
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1012 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Grades: 9-12
| 649 students
4724 W Crystal Lake Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
New Beginnings Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
6506 National St
Union, IL 60180
(815) 338-3622
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
409 N 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3841
Grades: K-4
| 314 students
233 East Oriole Trl
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 516-5513
Grades: 5-6
| 674 students
Sedom Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1200 Claussen Dr
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-7411
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Mchenry County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Mchenry County, IL include Glacier Ridge Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School and Algonquin Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mchenry County, IL?
22 public preschools are located in Mchenry County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry County, IL?
Mchenry County, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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