For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 610 students in Montgomery County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, IL are North Elementary School and Farmersville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 Sedentop St
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Grades: PK-1
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 School St
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Grades: PK
| 96 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chrismont Safe School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Chrismont School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
200 School St
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Graham Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
R.r. 1 Hwy 185
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Grades: 12
| n/a students
615 E Tyler Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Grades: 2-3
| 178 students
316 East South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8631
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8631
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Grades: 4
| 116 students
220 North 3rd St
Witt, IL 62094
(217) 594-2231
Witt, IL 62094
(217) 594-2231
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, IL include North Elementary School and Farmersville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
4 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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