For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,518 students in Adams County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, IL are Liberty Elementary School, Unity Elementary School and Seymour Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 N Park St
Liberty, IL 62347
(217) 645-3481
Liberty, IL 62347
(217) 645-3481
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
136 W Washington St
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2512
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2512
Gr: PK-4 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 W State St
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3323
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Hanna St
Golden, IL 62339
(217) 696-4652
Golden, IL 62339
(217) 696-4652
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Gr: PK-K | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, IL include Liberty Elementary School, Unity Elementary School and Seymour Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adams County?
5 public preschools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Adams County include: Central Early Childhood vs. Liberty Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School vs. Central Early Childhood
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