For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,457 students in Knox County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Knox County, IL are Mable Woolsey Elementary School, Williamsfield Elementary School and R O W V A Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Knox County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mable Woolsey Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Williamsfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Gr: PK-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
R O W V A Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 W Holmes St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6376
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6376
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Hedding Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
940 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2031
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2031
Gr: PK-K | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Knox County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Knox County, IL include Mable Woolsey Elementary School, Williamsfield Elementary School and R O W V A Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Knox County?
5 public preschools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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