Best Public Preschools in Gillespie, IL (2025-26)

Best Gillespie Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 547 students in Gillespie, IL.

The top-ranked public preschool in Gillespie, IL is Ben-gil Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Gillespie, IL public preschool have an score of 23% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 19% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Gillespie have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Gillespie, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ben-gil Elementary School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
:

Bottom 50%

340 Kelly St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828

Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

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Gillespie, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Special Education Building (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gillespie, IL?

The top-ranked public preschools in Gillespie, IL include Ben-gil Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Gillespie?

1 public preschools are located in Gillespie.

What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie?

Gillespie public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).