For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,200 students in Woodford County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Woodford County, IL are Germantown Hills Elementary School, Jefferson Park School and Metamora Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodford County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Woodford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 Woodford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Germantown Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-2121
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-2121
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Park School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 W 3rd St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
Gr: PK-2 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Metamora Grade School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2361
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2361
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Fieldcrest Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
523 Johnson St
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2838
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2838
Gr: PK-2 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Woodford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Civec Regional Program High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
101 West Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Gr: 9-12
Wcsea Black Patridge Pub Day (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
110 Fandel Rd
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 2-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Wcsea-benson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
131 S Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Wcsea-gh-4-8 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 4 | 5 students
Wcsea-mgs (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Gr: Inquire with school
Wcsea-minonk-k-2 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
523 Johnson St
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 367-4901
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 367-4901
Gr: K | 1 student
Wcsea-mths-9-12 Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Wcsea-sowers-k-4 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 2 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Woodford County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Woodford County, IL include Germantown Hills Elementary School, Jefferson Park School and Metamora Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Woodford County?
5 public preschools are located in Woodford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County?
Woodford County 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).
Which public preschools in Woodford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Woodford County include: Germantown Hills Elementary School vs. Metamora Grade School, Metamora Grade School vs. Germantown Hills Elementary School
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