For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,587 students in Henry County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, IL are Cambridge Comm Grade School, C R Hanna Elementary School and Annawan Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Henry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Comm Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2028
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2028
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
C R Hanna Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 14th Ave
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Annawan Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 W South St
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6623
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6623
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Alwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E A St
Alpha, IL 61413
(309) 629-5011
Alpha, IL 61413
(309) 629-5011
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 N Russell Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Wethersfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Galva Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
224 Morgan Rd
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2420
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2420
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Colona Grade School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 1st St
Colona, IL 61241
(309) 792-1232
Colona, IL 61241
(309) 792-1232
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
920 N Burr St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Gr: PK | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, IL include Cambridge Comm Grade School, C R Hanna Elementary School and Annawan Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Henry County?
9 public preschools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County 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).
Which public preschools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Henry County include: Galva Elementary School vs. Wethersfield Elementary School, Wethersfield Elementary School vs. Galva Elementary School
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