For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,179 students in Normal, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Normal, IL are Thomas Metcalf School, Sugar Creek Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Normal, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Normal have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Normal, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Metcalf School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Isu Campus Box 7000
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Towanda Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Normal, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Normal, IL include Thomas Metcalf School, Sugar Creek Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Normal?
3 public preschools are located in Normal.
What is the racial composition of students in Normal?
Normal public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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