For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 113 students in Watseka, IL.
Watseka, IL public preschools have a diversity score of 0.34, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Watseka, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wanda Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 E Porter Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Gr: PK-K | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Watseka, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Iroquois Area Rds High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Gr: 9-12
Iroquois Area Regional Delivery System (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
495 N 4th St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Gr: PK-1 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Watseka, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Watseka, IL include Wanda Kendall Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Watseka?
1 public preschools are located in Watseka.
What is the racial composition of students in Watseka?
Watseka public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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