For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 474 students in Scott County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Scott County, IL are Winchester Elementary School and Bluffs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Scott County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 S Elm St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Scott County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Scott County, IL include Winchester Elementary School and Bluffs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Scott County?
2 public preschools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Scott County include: Winchester Elementary School vs. Bluffs Elementary School, Bluffs Elementary School vs. Winchester Elementary School
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