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Best Mercer County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 591 students in Mercer County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, IL are United Elementary School - North and Winola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Mercer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
United Elementary School - North
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
411 W Hunt Ave
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3332
Gr: PK-3 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Winola Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1804 17th Ave
Viola, IL 61486
(309) 596-2114
Gr: PK-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer County Elc
203 N Washington St
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-5001
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, IL include United Elementary School - North and Winola Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mercer County?
3 public preschools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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