For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 538 students in Marengo, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Marengo, IL is Locust Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marengo, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Marengo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Marengo, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Locust Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
539 Locust St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Grades: PK-3
| 538 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marengo, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Marengo, IL include Locust Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marengo?
1 public preschools are located in Marengo.
What is the racial composition of students in Marengo?
Marengo public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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