For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,694 students in Stephenson County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Stephenson County, IL are Lena-winslow Elementary School, Orangeville Elementary School and German Valley Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephenson County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Stephenson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Stephenson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lena-winslow Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Orangeville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Orange St
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4613
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4613
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
German Valley Grade School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 74
German Valley, IL 61039
(815) 362-2279
German Valley, IL 61039
(815) 362-2279
Grades: PK-K
| 72 students
Rank: #44.
Pearl City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 9
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
Dakota Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(815) 449-2852
Dakota, IL 61018
(815) 449-2852
Grades: PK-6
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Jones-farrar An International Baccalaureate World School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1386 Kiwanis Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Blackhawk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Grades: PK-4
| 277 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Laurel St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Grades: PK-4
| 266 students
Stephenson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Banks-bergagna Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 West Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Career & Technical Education Consolidated High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2037 West Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
511 South Liberty Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Grades: PK
| n/a students
806 E Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
501 School St
Winslow, IL 61089
(815) 367-2045
Winslow, IL 61089
(815) 367-2045
Grades: PK-K
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Stephenson County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Stephenson County, IL include Lena-winslow Elementary School, Orangeville Elementary School and German Valley Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Stephenson County, IL?
10 public preschools are located in Stephenson County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenson County, IL?
Stephenson County, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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