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Best Marengo Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 538 students in Marengo, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Marengo, IL is Locust Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marengo, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Marengo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Marengo, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Locust Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
539 Locust St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Gr: PK-3 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marengo, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marengo, IL include Locust Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marengo?
1 public preschools are located in Marengo.
What is the racial composition of students in Marengo?
Marengo public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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