For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,677 students in Vermilion County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Vermilion County, IL are Bismarck-henning Elementary School, Rossville-alvin Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermilion County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Vermilion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Vermilion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bismarck-henning Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 W Holloway St
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Grades: PK-4
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Rossville-alvin Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14794 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Salt Fork North Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Potomac Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7915 Us Route 136
Potomac, IL 61865
(217) 987-6155
Potomac, IL 61865
(217) 987-6155
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pine Crest Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Kennedy Dr
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6981
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Salt Fork South Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #88.
Oakwood Grade School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
408 S Scott St
Oakwood, IL 61858
(217) 354-4221
Oakwood, IL 61858
(217) 354-4221
Grades: PK-8
| 552 students
Rank: #99.
Judith Giacoma Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Walnut
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-3484
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-3484
Grades: PK-6
| 638 students
Rank: #1010.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Grades: PK-4
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 S 4th St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6665
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6665
Grades: PK-2
| 297 students
Vermilion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1202 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Danville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3820 East Main St
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1101 N Gilbert St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
609 E Honeywell Ave
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Grades: 3-4
| 205 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Middlefork School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
305 South State St
Ridge Farm, IL 61870
(217) 247-2210
Ridge Farm, IL 61870
(217) 247-2210
Grades: 4-5
| 163 students
350 N Chicago
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6600
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Weds Regional Program High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 East Main 110 Lh
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Vermilion County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Vermilion County, IL include Bismarck-henning Elementary School, Rossville-alvin Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Vermilion County?
11 public preschools are located in Vermilion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion County?
Vermilion County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Vermilion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Vermilion County include: Judith Giacoma Elementary School vs. Oakwood Grade School, Oakwood Grade School vs. Judith Giacoma Elementary School, Potomac Elementary School vs. Oakwood Grade School
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