For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,682 students in Grundy County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Grundy County, IL are Saratoga Elementary School, Mazon-verona-kinsman Elementary School and Gardner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy 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 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Grundy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saratoga Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4040 N Division St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #22.
Mazon-verona-kinsman Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1013 North St
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2471
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2471
Grades: PK-4
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
Gardner Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
598 N Elm St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
White Oak Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Dupont Ave
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Braceville Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N Mitchell St
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
755 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Grades: PK-1
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 W Church St
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-3167
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-3167
Grades: PK
| 277 students
Grundy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5006
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5006
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Grundy County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Grundy County, IL include Saratoga Elementary School, Mazon-verona-kinsman Elementary School and Gardner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grundy County?
7 public preschools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grundy County include: White Oak Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Saratoga Elementary School vs. White Oak Elementary School
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