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Best Tazewell County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 5,484 students in Tazewell County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Tazewell County, IL are Grundy Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Central Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, 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 39% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Tazewell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grundy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 S 4th Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 S Nebraska Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Central Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Gr: PK-4 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 E Jefferson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lincoln Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 S James St
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-4841
Gr: PK-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Joliet Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Gr: PK-3 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Olympia West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 N School St
Minier, IL 61759
(309) 392-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Delavan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-9872
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
J L Hensey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Gr: PK-3 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
South Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Main St
South Pekin, IL 61564
(309) 348-3695
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lasalle Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 698-3605
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Don D Shute Elementary School
300 Briarbrook Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Pekin Preschool Family Educational Center
1000 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Gr: PK | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tazewell County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tazewell County, IL include Grundy Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Central Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tazewell County?
17 public preschools are located in Tazewell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tazewell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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