For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,161 students in Mclean County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Mclean County, IL are Tri-valley Elementary School, Thomas Metcalf School and Prairie Central Primary West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclean County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Mclean County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mclean County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
409 E Washington St
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2031
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2031
Grades: PK-3
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Metcalf School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Isu Campus Box 7000
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-2302
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-2302
Grades: PK-8
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Central Primary West
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 S Division St
Chenoa, IL 61726
(815) 945-2971
Chenoa, IL 61726
(815) 945-2971
Grades: PK-1
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Olympia North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 N State St
Danvers, IL 61732
(309) 963-4514
Danvers, IL 61732
(309) 963-4514
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Heyworth Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Joselyn St
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2822
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2822
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Leroy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 N Barnett St
Le Roy, IL 61752
(309) 962-4771
Le Roy, IL 61752
(309) 962-4771
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #77.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 167
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2741
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2741
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
416 Fairview St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4415
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4415
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1010.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Towanda Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1111.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Harrison St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-6531
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-6531
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Brigham School Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Grades: PK
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
1402 W Olive St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308
Grades: PK
| 193 students
Mclean County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 8
Arrowsmith, IL 61722
(309) 727-1241
Arrowsmith, IL 61722
(309) 727-1241
Grades: PK-1
| 101 students
700 S Division St
Chenoa, IL 61726
(815) 945-2361
Chenoa, IL 61726
(815) 945-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Gridley Grade School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
309 Mclean St
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Grades: K-3
| 80 students
Bx 430 4th & Mclean
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
107 S West St
Mc Lean, IL 61754
(309) 874-3342
Mc Lean, IL 61754
(309) 874-3342
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Regional Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
408 W Washington
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
202 E Wood
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Box 236 Grant St
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-3251
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-3251
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mclean County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Mclean County, IL include Tri-valley Elementary School, Thomas Metcalf School and Prairie Central Primary West.
How many public preschools are located in Mclean County, IL?
13 public preschools are located in Mclean County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County, IL?
Mclean County, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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