For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 610 students in Montgomery County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, IL are North Elementary School and Farmersville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 Sedentop St
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
200 School St
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
725 S Chestnut St., Litchfield
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, IL include North Elementary School and Farmersville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
4 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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