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Best Public Preschools in Lasalle County (2026)
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Best Lasalle County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 5,568 students in Lasalle County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lasalle County, IL are Mckinley Elementary School, Harding Grade School and Waltham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lasalle County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lasalle County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lasalle County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1320 State St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Harding Grade School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1643 N 40th Rd
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Gr: PK-4 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Waltham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2902 N Il Route 178
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4417
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Seneca Grade School North Campus
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Rutland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3231 N Il Route 71
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1463 N 33rd Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Plum Street
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Gr: PK-4 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1709 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Gr: PK-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Leland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
370 N Main St
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Kimes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1207 Reading St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2926
Gr: PK-2 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Bennett Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Woodland Elementary/jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 E 3000 North Rd
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2909
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Tonica Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
535 N 1981st Rd
Tonica, IL 61370
(815) 442-3420
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1616.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
Marseilles Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Chicago St
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 554-4338
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
The Earlville Early Learning Center
415 W Union St
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 246-8361
Gr: PK | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lasalle County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lasalle County, IL include Mckinley Elementary School, Harding Grade School and Waltham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lasalle County?
19 public preschools are located in Lasalle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lasalle County?
Lasalle County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lasalle County are often viewed compared to one another?

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