Best Morgan County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 842 students in Morgan County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Morgan County, IL are Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Triopia Grade School and Waverly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Morgan County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Triopia Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2206 Concord Arenzville Rd
Concord, IL 62631
(217) 457-2284
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
499 W Elm St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2331
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #55.
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Main Street, Meredosia Gra
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
The Early Years
516 Jordan St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
Gr: PK | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Gr: PK-2 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
3 W Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
Gr: PK
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Morgan County, IL

Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Gr: 5-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Po Box 140
Alexander, IL 62601
(217) 478-3011
Gr: 2-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Educational Daycare (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
330 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
747 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
2268 East Morton Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Gr: 12
733 N Clay St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Gr: K-6 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Morgan County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Morgan County, IL include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Triopia Grade School and Waverly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Morgan County?
8 public preschools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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