For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 5,844 students in Sangamon County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sangamon County, IL are Sherman Elementary School, Cantrall Elementary School and Tri-city Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sangamon County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Sangamon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sangamon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 South St
Sherman, IL 62684
(217) 496-2021
Sherman, IL 62684
(217) 496-2021
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Cantrall Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Braves Ln
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Gr: PK-3 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Tri-city Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4035
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4035
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Farmingdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2473 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
New Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N Cedar St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6054
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6054
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Ball Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Pawnee Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 4th St
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2231
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Riverton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
445 N 5th St
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6916
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6916
Gr: PK-2 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
2501 S 1st St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
Gr: PK | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
707 W Main St
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Gr: PK-1 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sangamon County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sangamon County, IL include Sherman Elementary School, Cantrall Elementary School and Tri-city Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sangamon County?
15 public preschools are located in Sangamon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Sangamon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sangamon County include: Cantrall Elementary School vs. Sherman Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School vs. Cantrall Elementary School
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