For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 289 students in Dekalb, IL.
Dekalb, IL public preschools have a diversity score of 0.72, which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dekalb, IL (2026)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
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1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2999
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2999
Gr: PK | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Dekalb, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 East Garden St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Kecol High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
901 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Dekalb, IL?
1 public preschools are located in Dekalb, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb?
Dekalb public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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