For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 5,666 students in Winnebago County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Winnebago County, IL are Prairie Hill Elementary School, Durand Elementary School and Pecatonica Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago 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 Winnebago County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Winnebago County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14714 Willowbrook Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
Gr: PK-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Durand Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Reed St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Gr: PK | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
464 Oak Grove Ave
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-2311
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-2311
Gr: PK-1 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
808 Harlem Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4559
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4559
Gr: PK-K | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
309 S Benton St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Gr: PK-2 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
512 Fairview Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8400
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8400
Gr: PK | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
11685 S Gate Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Gr: PK-1 | 375 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1050 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-8585
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-8585
Gr: PK-2 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Gr: PK | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Gr: PK | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Winnebago County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Winnebago County, IL include Prairie Hill Elementary School, Durand Elementary School and Pecatonica Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Winnebago County?
13 public preschools are located in Winnebago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Winnebago County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Winnebago County include: Durand Elementary School vs. Donald C Parker Early Educ Center, Durand Elementary School vs. Pecatonica Elementary School, Donald C Parker Early Educ Center vs. Durand Elementary School
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