For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 450 students in Menard County, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Menard County, IL is Greenview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menard County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Menard County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Menard County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenview Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
514 W Monroe St
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Menard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 320
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Gr: 7-8 | 60 students
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Gr: 10-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
306 North Elm St
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Gr: PK-3 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Menard County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Menard County, IL include Greenview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Menard County?
2 public preschools are located in Menard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Menard County?
Menard County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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