For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 5,531 students in Winnebago County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Winnebago County, IL are Prairie Hill Elementary School, Ledgewood Elementary School and Durand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Winnebago County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Winnebago County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14714 Willowbrook Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
Grades: PK-4
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Ledgewood Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11685 S Gate Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Grades: PK-1
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Durand Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 419
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Grades: PK-8
| 601 students
Rank: n/an/a
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Grades: PK
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
464 Oak Grove Ave
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-2311
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-2311
Grades: PK-1
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
808 Harlem Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4559
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4559
Grades: PK-K
| 620 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 S Benton St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Grades: PK-2
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
512 Fairview Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8400
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8400
Grades: PK
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
1050 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-8585
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-8585
Grades: PK-2
| 532 students
Rank: n/an/a
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Grades: PK
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Grades: PK
| 530 students
Winnebago County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4949 Marion Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
3051 Rotary Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Grades: 3-5
| 335 students
Ceanci 150 Training Program High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
4151 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-1651
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-1651
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
619 E State St
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
(815) 332-4938
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
(815) 332-4938
Grades: 3-5
| 148 students
730 Lincoln Park Bld
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Grades: PK
| 354 students
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Grades: 9
| 499 students
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 966-3385
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 966-3385
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
623 15th St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2190
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2190
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
1907 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-7240
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-7240
Grades: 9-10
| 42 students
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2430
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2430
Grades: 1-5
| 235 students
2128 New Milford School Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Grades: 3-5
| 222 students
Page Park School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Grades: 1-12
| 125 students
2729 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
315 La Clede Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
1520 Post Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3795
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3795
Grades: 1-5
| 292 students
Wilson Aspire (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Wm Nashold Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Grades: 5
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Winnebago County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Winnebago County, IL include Prairie Hill Elementary School, Ledgewood Elementary School and Durand Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Winnebago County, IL?
13 public preschools are located in Winnebago County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County, IL?
Winnebago County, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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