Best Gardner Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 146 students in Gardner, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Gardner, IL is Gardner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardner, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Gardner, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
598 N Elm St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gardner, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gardner, IL include Gardner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gardner?
1 public preschools are located in Gardner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner?
Gardner public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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