For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 500 students in Mchenry, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Mchenry, IL is Edgebrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Mchenry have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mchenry, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgebrook Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Grades: PK-3
| 500 students
Mchenry, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Evergreen Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
6506 National St, Evergreen Ac
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1012 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Grades: 9-12
| 649 students
4724 W Crystal Lake Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mchenry, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Mchenry, IL include Edgebrook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mchenry?
1 public preschools are located in Mchenry.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry?
Mchenry public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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