For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,537 students in Livingston County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Livingston County, IL are Saunemin Elementary School, Odell Grade School and Cornell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Livingston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saunemin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Main St
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Odell Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 N East St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 7th St
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Central Primary East
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 S 4th St
Chatsworth, IL 60921
(815) 635-3555
Chatsworth, IL 60921
(815) 635-3555
Gr: PK-1 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Dwight Common School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Columbia St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Flanagan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
117 W Livingston St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Gr: PK-1 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Livingston County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Livingston County, IL include Saunemin Elementary School, Odell Grade School and Cornell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Livingston County?
6 public preschools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Livingston County include: Odell Grade School vs. Central Elementary School, Flanagan Elementary School vs. Cornell Elementary School
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