For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,720 students in Ogle County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ogle County, IL are Mary Morgan Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Oregon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogle County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Ogle County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ogle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 S Pleasant Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Oregon Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 20th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Gr: PK-1 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 362-2279
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 362-2279
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
410 S Hickory St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Gr: PK-2 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ogle County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ogle County, IL include Mary Morgan Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Oregon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ogle County?
7 public preschools are located in Ogle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ogle County?
Ogle County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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