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Best Douglas County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,560 students in Douglas County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, IL are North Ward Elementary School, Arthur Grade School and Villa Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Douglas County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ward Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur Grade School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
126 E Lincoln St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Villa Grove Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Atwood-hammond Grade School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
316 N Illinois St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Arcola Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, IL

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
222 W Magnolia St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
316 North Illinois
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
H E L P Arcola (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
211 1/2 S Jacques St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
207 S Coffin St
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Grades: PK-1
| 84 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, IL include North Ward Elementary School, Arthur Grade School and Villa Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County?
5 public preschools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Douglas County include: Arcola Elementary School vs. Villa Grove Elementary School

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