For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,710 students in Jo Daviess County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jo Daviess County, IL are Warren Elementary School, Stockton Elementary School and Galena Elementary And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jo Daviess County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Jo Daviess County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jo Daviess County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2653
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2653
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Galena Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
East Dubuque Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N School Rd
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3117
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3117
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Scales Mound Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jo Daviess County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jo Daviess County, IL include Warren Elementary School, Stockton Elementary School and Galena Elementary And Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in Jo Daviess County?
6 public preschools are located in Jo Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jo Daviess County?
Jo Daviess County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jo Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jo Daviess County include: Galena Elementary And Middle School vs. Scales Mound Elementary School, Scales Mound Elementary School vs. Galena Elementary And Middle School, Stockton Elementary School vs. Galena Elementary And Middle School
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