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Best Mchenry County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 8,532 students in Mchenry County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mchenry County, IL are Eastview Elementary School, Prairie Grove Elementary School and Spring Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry 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 36% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Mchenry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Mchenry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
540 Longwood Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 458-5501
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3223 Il Route 176
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3023
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2018 Main Street Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(815) 675-2342
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Algonquin Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
975 Algonquin Rd
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-5101
Gr: PK-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Harvest Gate
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 532-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Richmond Grade School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5815 Broadway St
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4717
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5518
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Locust Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
539 Locust St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Gr: PK-3 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Indian Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
651 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2124
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Westfield Community School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 1,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4618 Greenwood Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 648-2606
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Edgebrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Gr: PK-3 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Dean Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Dean St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1133
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Alden Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11915 Price Rd
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lotus School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29067 W Grass Lake Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(847) 973-4105
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1616.
Clay Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Grove St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1717.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6809 Mccullom Lake Rd
Wonder Lake, IL 60097
(815) 653-2311
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
District 158 Early Childhood Center
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5400
Gr: PK | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Glacier Ridge Prek
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 788-3100
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
409 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5550
Gr: PK-K | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Ringwood School Primary Center
4700 School Rd
Ringwood, IL 60072
(815) 728-0459
Gr: PK-2 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center
2045 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-8883
Gr: PK-2 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
305 S Hutchinson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mchenry County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mchenry County, IL include Eastview Elementary School, Prairie Grove Elementary School and Spring Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mchenry County?
22 public preschools are located in Mchenry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mchenry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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