For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 661 students in South Beloit, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in South Beloit, IL is Prairie Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Beloit, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in South Beloit have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in South Beloit, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14714 Willowbrook Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
Gr: PK-4 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
464 Oak Grove Ave
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-2311
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-2311
Gr: PK-1 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in South Beloit, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in South Beloit, IL include Prairie Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in South Beloit?
2 public preschools are located in South Beloit.
What is the racial composition of students in South Beloit?
South Beloit public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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