For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 128 students in Scales Mound, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Scales Mound, IL is Scales Mound Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scales Mound, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Scales Mound have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Scales Mound, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scales Mound Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Scales Mound, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Scales Mound, IL include Scales Mound Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Scales Mound?
1 public preschools are located in Scales Mound.
What is the racial composition of students in Scales Mound?
Scales Mound public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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