For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 503 students in Monmouth, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Monmouth, IL is United Elementary School - West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monmouth, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Monmouth have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Monmouth, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Elementary School - West
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: PK-3 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
325 S 11th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: PK-1 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monmouth, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monmouth, IL include United Elementary School - West.
How many public preschools are located in Monmouth?
2 public preschools are located in Monmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Monmouth?
Monmouth public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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