For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 979 students in Carroll County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Carroll County, IL are Eastland Elementary School, Chadwick-milledgeville Elementary School and West Carroll Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Chestnut St
Shannon, IL 61078
(815) 864-2300
Shannon, IL 61078
(815) 864-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Chadwick-milledgeville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E 8th St
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
West Carroll Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Wacker Rd
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7747
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7747
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carroll County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carroll County, IL include Eastland Elementary School, Chadwick-milledgeville Elementary School and West Carroll Primary.
How many public preschools are located in Carroll County?
3 public preschools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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