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Best Piatt County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 935 students in Piatt County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Piatt County, IL are Washington School, Cerro Gordo Elementary School and Bement Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piatt County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Piatt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Piatt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Gr: PK-3 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Cerro Gordo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
209 S Monroe St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Bement Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Piatt County, IL

Piatt County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Blue Ridge Junior High School (Closed 2014)
247 South Mckinley St
Mansfield, IL 61854
(217) 489-5201
Gr: 7-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Cerro Gordo Middle School (Closed 2016)
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2023)
700 N Buchanan St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Gr: PK-1 | 265 students Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Piatt County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Piatt County, IL include Washington School, Cerro Gordo Elementary School and Bement Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Piatt County?
3 public preschools are located in Piatt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Piatt County?
Piatt County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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