Top 10 Best Tazewell County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 5,148 students in Tazewell County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Tazewell County, IL are Central Primary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Grundy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Tazewell County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Grades: PK-3
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 S Nebraska Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Grundy Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 S 4th Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Po Box 1208
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-4841
Grades: PK-4
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 E Jefferson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Grades: PK-4
| 495 students
Rank: #77.
Olympia West Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
302 N School St
Minier, IL 61759
(309) 392-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #88.
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Rank: #99.
Delavan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-9872
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #1010.
J L Hensey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Grades: PK-3
| 273 students
Rank: #1111.
South Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 430
South Pekin, IL 61564
(309) 348-3695
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Rank: #1212.
Lasalle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 698-3605
Grades: PK-4
| 266 students
Rank: #1313.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Rank: n/an/a
1848 Highview Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5300
Grades: PK-2
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Joliet Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Grades: PK-3
| 220 students
1000 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Grades: PK
| 197 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tazewell County, IL

Tazewell County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1 College Dr
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
24363 Spring Creek
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Box 297
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
109 Rogers Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3401
Grades: 3-5
| 134 students
200 South 2nd St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wcsea-riverview (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Tazewell County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Tazewell County, IL include Central Primary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Grundy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tazewell County, IL?
16 public preschools are located in Tazewell County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County, IL?
Tazewell County, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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