For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,450 students in Normal, IL. The top ranked public preschools in Normal, IL are Thomas Metcalf School, Fairview Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Normal, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Normal have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Normal, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Metcalf School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Isu Campus Box 7000
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 Fairview St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4415
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4415
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Parkside Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Towanda Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Normal, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Normal, IL include Thomas Metcalf School, Fairview Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School. Normal has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Normal?
4 public preschools are located in Normal.
What is the racial composition of students in Normal?
Normal public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Normal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Normal include: Parkside Elementary School vs. Sugar Creek Elementary School
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