For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,913 students in Mclean County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mclean County, IL are Tri-valley Elementary School, Thomas Metcalf School and Lexington Elementary School. 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 39% (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 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mclean County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
409 E Washington St
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2031
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2031
Gr: PK-3 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Metcalf School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Isu Campus Box 7000
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2741
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2741
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Olympia North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 N State St
Danvers, IL 61732
(309) 963-4514
Danvers, IL 61732
(309) 963-4514
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Heyworth Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Joselyn St
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2822
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2822
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-1 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Leroy Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 N Barnett St
Le Roy, IL 61752
(309) 962-4771
Le Roy, IL 61752
(309) 962-4771
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Towanda Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Brigham School Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Gr: PK | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
1402 W Olive St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308
Gr: PK | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Mclean County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 8
Arrowsmith, IL 61722
(309) 727-1241
Arrowsmith, IL 61722
(309) 727-1241
Gr: PK-1 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 4%
700 S Division St
Chenoa, IL 61726
(815) 945-2361
Chenoa, IL 61726
(815) 945-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 4%
309 Mclean St
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gr: K-3 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Bx 430 4th & Mclean
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 1%
107 S West St
Mc Lean, IL 61754
(309) 874-3342
Mc Lean, IL 61754
(309) 874-3342
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Regional Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
408 W Washington
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 18%
202 E Wood
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
300 S Harrison St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-6531
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-6531
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Box 236 Grant St
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-3251
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-3251
Gr: 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 Lexington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mclean County?
12 public preschools are located in Mclean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County?
Mclean County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mclean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mclean County include: Parkside Elementary School vs. Sugar Creek Elementary School, Sugar Creek Elementary School vs. Parkside Elementary School, Tri-valley Elementary School vs. Thomas Metcalf School
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