For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,142 students in Edgar County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Edgar County, IL are Crestwood Elementary School, Kansas Elementary School and Chrisman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgar County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Edgar County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Edgar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Kansas Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Front
Kansas, IL 61933
(217) 948-5175
Kansas, IL 61933
(217) 948-5175
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Chrisman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Pennsylvania St
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2022
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2022
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #44.
Shiloh Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21751 N 575th St
Hume, IL 61932
(217) 531-1850
Hume, IL 61932
(217) 531-1850
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 264-0835
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 264-0835
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
509 E Newton St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Grades: PK-2
| 307 students
Edgar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavior Academic Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Edgar County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Edgar County, IL include Crestwood Elementary School, Kansas Elementary School and Chrisman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Edgar County?
6 public preschools are located in Edgar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgar County?
Edgar County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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