For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,284 students in Kendall County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kendall County, IL are Bristol Grade School, Newark Elementary School and Yorkville Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kendall County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Kendall County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kendall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bristol Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23 Hunt St
Bristol, IL 60512
(630) 553-4382
Bristol, IL 60512
(630) 553-4382
Gr: PK-3 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Newark Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Gr: PK-4 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Yorkville Grade School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W Somonauk St
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Gr: PK-3 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Kaneland Mcdole Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Foxmoor Dr
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 897-1961
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 897-1961
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Lakewood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 Lakewood Crk
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-3200
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Long Beach Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Longbeach Rd
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-3300
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 5th St
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9600
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9600
Gr: PK | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
904 N Lew St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-8504
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-8504
Gr: PK-1 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Garden St
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Gr: PK | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kendall County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kendall County, IL include Bristol Grade School, Newark Elementary School and Yorkville Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Kendall County?
8 public preschools are located in Kendall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kendall County?
Kendall County public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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