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Best Fulton County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,317 students in Fulton County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fulton County, IL are Spoon River Valley Elementary School, Astoria Elementary School and Farmington Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Fulton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spoon River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2207
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Astoria Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Farmington Central Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Cuba Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
652 East Main
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-8054
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1490 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Old West Vine St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3851
Gr: PK-1 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
V I T Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1502 E Us Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5138
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fulton County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fulton County, IL include Spoon River Valley Elementary School, Astoria Elementary School and Farmington Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fulton County?
9 public preschools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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