For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 564 students in Paxton, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Paxton, IL is Clara Peterson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paxton, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Paxton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Paxton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clara Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
580 E Franklin St
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Paxton, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Paxton, IL include Clara Peterson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Paxton?
1 public preschools are located in Paxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Paxton?
Paxton public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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