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Best Whiteside County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,121 students in Whiteside County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Whiteside County, IL are Erie Elementary School, Prophetstown Elementary School and Tampico Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiteside County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Whiteside County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Whiteside County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
518 7th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Gr: PK-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Prophetstown Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 W 3rd St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
Gr: PK-3 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Tampico Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
304 W Kimball Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2255
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Step Pre-school
1217 14th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2309
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Elementary School
1510 E 25th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-5755
Gr: PK-2 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Elementary School
806 E Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6402
Gr: PK-2 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Northside School
520 N Genesee St
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-2153
Gr: PK-2 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Preschool Center
3505 Prophet Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Whiteside County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Whiteside County, IL include Erie Elementary School, Prophetstown Elementary School and Tampico Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Whiteside County?
9 public preschools are located in Whiteside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteside County?
Whiteside County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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