Best Milan Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 277 students in Milan, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Milan, IL is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milan, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Milan have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Milan, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1307 4th St W
Milan, IL 61264
(309) 793-5985
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Milan, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Milan, IL include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Milan?
1 public preschools are located in Milan.
What is the racial composition of students in Milan?
Milan public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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