Top 10 Best Sangamon County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 5,838 students in Sangamon County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Sangamon County, IL are Sherman Elementary School, Cantrall Elementary School and Farmingdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sangamon County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Sangamon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Sangamon County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
312 South St
Sherman, IL 62684
(217) 496-2021
Grades: PK-4
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Cantrall Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Braves Ln
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Grades: PK-3
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Farmingdale Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2473 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Grades: PK-4
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Ball Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Grades: PK-4
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
Tri-city Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4035
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Pawnee Grade School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
810 4th St
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #77.
New Berlin Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Cedar St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6054
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #88.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Grades: PK-12
| 241 students
Rank: #99.
Riverton Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 470
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Grades: PK-4
| 507 students
Rank: #1010.
Ridgely Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Feitshans Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Harvard Park Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
445 N 5th St
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6916
Grades: PK-2
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
2501 S 1st St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
Grades: PK
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 W Main St
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Grades: PK-1
| 324 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sangamon County, IL

Sangamon County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
303 East Kenney St
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Grades: PK-3
| 63 students
Po Box 20
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3414
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
600 North Cedar St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6111
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
2500 Taylor Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
3040 East Linden Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
504 S Walnut St
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-4070
Grades: 5
| 128 students
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Grades: PK
| 287 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Sangamon County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Sangamon County, IL include Sherman Elementary School, Cantrall Elementary School and Farmingdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sangamon County, IL?
15 public preschools are located in Sangamon County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Sangamon County, IL?
Sangamon County, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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