For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 489 students in Cass County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, IL are A-c Central Elementary School, Virginia Elementary School and Gard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, 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 51% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A-c Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
191 S Bluff St
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 458-2224
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 458-2224
Gr: PK-4 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Virginia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3363
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3363
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Gard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Gr: PK-4 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, IL include A-c Central Elementary School, Virginia Elementary School and Gard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cass County?
3 public preschools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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