For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 489 students in Gibson City, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Gibson City, IL is Gcms Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibson City, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Gibson City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gibson City, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gcms Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
902 N Church St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-4278
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-4278
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gibson City, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gibson City, IL include Gcms Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gibson City?
1 public preschools are located in Gibson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson City?
Gibson City public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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