For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,200 students in Woodford County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Woodford County, IL are Germantown Hills Elementary School, Sowers Elementary School and Jefferson Park 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 22%), 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Woodford County (2026)
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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Sowers Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Gr: PK-4 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
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 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
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 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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, Sowers Elementary School and Jefferson Park 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 59% (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, Sowers Elementary School vs. Metamora Grade School, Metamora Grade School vs. Germantown Hills Elementary School
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