For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 5,484 students in Tazewell County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Tazewell County, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Central Primary School and Grundy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Tazewell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 S Nebraska Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Grades: PK-6
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Central Primary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Grades: PK-4
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Grundy Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S 4th Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Grades: PK-4
| 476 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tremont Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 S James St
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-4841
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-4841
Grades: PK-4
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 E Jefferson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Grades: PK-6
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Grades: PK-8
| 446 students
Rank: #88.
Olympia West Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 N School St
Minier, IL 61759
(309) 392-2671
Minier, IL 61759
(309) 392-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #99.
Delavan Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-9872
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-9872
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Rank: #1010.
J L Hensey Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Grades: PK-3
| 255 students
Rank: #1111.
South Pekin Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Main St
South Pekin, IL 61564
(309) 348-3695
South Pekin, IL 61564
(309) 348-3695
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Rank: #1212.
Lasalle Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 698-3605
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 698-3605
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #1313.
Riverview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Briarbrook Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
Grades: PK-2
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Joliet Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Grades: PK-3
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Grades: PK
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Oakwood Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
Grades: PK-2
| 192 students
Tazewell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy At Icc (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 College Dr
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
24363 Spring Creek
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Box 297
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
109 Rogers Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3401
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3401
Grades: 3-5
| 134 students
Tazewell City 320 Training Prg High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
200 South 2nd St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wcsea-riverview (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Tazewell County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Tazewell County, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Central Primary School and Grundy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tazewell County?
17 public preschools are located in Tazewell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tazewell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tazewell County include: Riverview Elementary School vs. Don D Shute Elementary School, Don D Shute Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Grundy Elementary School
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