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Best Dekalb County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,721 students in Dekalb County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, IL are Prairie View Elementary School, Lynn G Haskin Elementary School and Indian Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Dekalb County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 Castle St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811
Gr: PK-3 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8812
Gr: PK-3 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 W Cherokee Ave
Shabbona, IL 60550
(815) 824-2122
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
W W Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
322 E 3rd St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-6316
Gr: PK-3 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
James R Wood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 S Maple St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Hiawatha Elementary School Prek-5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
410 1st St
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3336
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Hinckley-big Rock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 W Lincoln Hwy
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 School St
Kingston, IL 60145
(815) 784-5246
Gr: PK-2 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Early Lrng And Dev Center
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2999
Gr: PK | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, IL include Prairie View Elementary School, Lynn G Haskin Elementary School and Indian Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dekalb County?
10 public preschools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb 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).

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