For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,120 students in Dunlap, IL. The top-ranked public preschools in Dunlap, IL are Hickory Grove Elementary School and Dunlap Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunlap, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Dunlap have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dunlap, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Gr: PK-5 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Dunlap Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 S 1st St
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dunlap, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dunlap, IL include Hickory Grove Elementary School and Dunlap Grade School. Dunlap has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Dunlap?
2 public preschools are located in Dunlap.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunlap?
Dunlap public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dunlap are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dunlap include: Dunlap Grade School vs. Hickory Grove Elementary School
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