Top 10 Best Macon County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,460 students in Macon County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Macon County, IL are Maroa-forsyth Grade School, Warrensburg-latham Elementary School and Argenta-oreana Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Macon County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maroa-forsyth Grade School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
641 E Shafer St
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-2023
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Warrensburg-latham Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 N West St
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3612
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Argenta-oreana Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 W South St
Oreana, IL 62554
(217) 468-2121
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Meridian Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 350
Blue Mound, IL 62513
(217) 692-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #55.
Sangamon Valley Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 79
Harristown, IL 62537
(217) 963-2621
Grades: PK-2
| 177 students
Rank: #66.
Montessori Academy For Peace
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Grades: PK-8
| 697 students
Rank: #77.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Rank: #88.
Dennis Lab School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1499 W Main St, Dennis Lab Sch
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3511
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Rank: n/an/a
1320 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Grades: PK-2
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
2912 N University Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3301
Grades: PK
| 389 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Macon County, IL

Macon County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
363 N Water
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 470
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2313
Grades: K
| 65 students
575 North Brush College Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3184
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
2310 East Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62524
(217) 877-0353
Grades: 12
| n/a students
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1 College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Po Box 738
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3882
Grades: 4-5
| 202 students
245 S Towson
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Grades: PK-2
| 251 students
3789 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
Po Box 200
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
2610 Salem Sch Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 864-2615
Grades: K-3
| 90 students
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Sunnyside School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
303 W Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3201
Grades: 7-8
| 482 students
400 S Maffit St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3205
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-6
| 288 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Macon County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Macon County, IL include Maroa-forsyth Grade School, Warrensburg-latham Elementary School and Argenta-oreana Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Macon County?
10 public preschools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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