Best Paxton Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 585 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 score of 21% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Paxton, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Clara Peterson Elementary School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
:

Bottom 50%

580 E Franklin St
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531

Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Paxton, Illinois

Paxton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Loda Elementary School (Closed 2006)

P O Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 386-2712

Gr: 4-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Pbl Eastlawn (Closed 2020)

Po Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2000

Gr: 3-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

West Lawn School (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

425 E Orleans
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2411

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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).