For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 1,925 students in Bureau County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bureau County, IL are Neponset Grade School, Dalzell Grade School and Ohio Com Cons Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bureau County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Bureau County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bureau County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neponset Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Main St
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Dalzell Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 Chestnut St
Dalzell, IL 61320
(815) 663-8821
Dalzell, IL 61320
(815) 663-8821
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Ohio Com Cons Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Memorial Street
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Ladd Comm Cons School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 E Cleveland St
Ladd, IL 61329
(815) 894-2363
Ladd, IL 61329
(815) 894-2363
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Bureau Valley North
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
323 S Main St, Bureau Valley E
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Malden Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 East St
Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
999 N Strong Ave
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-4601
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-4601
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Depue Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Pleasant St
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
109 W 4th St
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2251
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2251
Gr: PK-2 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
220 E Lasalle St
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 872-9741
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 872-9741
Gr: PK-K | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bureau County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bureau County, IL include Neponset Grade School, Dalzell Grade School and Ohio Com Cons Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Bureau County?
10 public preschools are located in Bureau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bureau County?
Bureau County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bureau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bureau County include: John F Kennedy Elementary School vs. Ladd Comm Cons School, Douglas Elementary School vs. Malden Grade School, Malden Grade School vs. Douglas Elementary School
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