For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 240 students in Cerro Gordo, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Cerro Gordo, IL is Cerro Gordo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerro Gordo, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Cerro Gordo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cerro Gordo, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cerro Gordo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 S Monroe St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Cerro Gordo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cerro Gordo, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Cerro Gordo, IL include Cerro Gordo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cerro Gordo?
1 public preschools are located in Cerro Gordo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerro Gordo?
Cerro Gordo public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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