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Best Lincoln Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 745 students in Lincoln, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln, IL are Central Elementary School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School and West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lincoln, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 7th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2695 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Adams Elementary School
1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-2 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln, IL?
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln?
4 public preschools are located in Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?

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