For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 636 students in Danville, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Danville, IL are Southwest Elementary School and Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danville, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Danville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Danville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14794 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Grades: PK-4
| 254 students
Danville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1202 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Danville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3820 East Main St
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1101 N Gilbert St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
Middlefork School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Weds Regional Program High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 East Main 110 Lh
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Danville, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Danville, IL include Southwest Elementary School and Edison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Danville?
2 public preschools are located in Danville.
What is the racial composition of students in Danville?
Danville public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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