For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,028 students in Logan County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Logan County, IL are Central Elementary School, Washington-monroe Elementary School and Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Logan County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Logan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Logan County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Washington-monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1002 Pekin St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2695 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Mount Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
119 N Garden St
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-7220
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-7220
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Olympia South Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Ne 5th St
Atlanta, IL 61723
(217) 648-2302
Atlanta, IL 61723
(217) 648-2302
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 11th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
New Holland-middletown Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 1250th St
Middletown, IL 62666
(217) 445-2656
Middletown, IL 62666
(217) 445-2656
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-2 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Logan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 140
Elkhart, IL 62634
(217) 947-2451
Elkhart, IL 62634
(217) 947-2451
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
710 5th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Gr: K-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Lincoln Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1098 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Gr: 12
Logan Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1096 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Gr: 12
75 1250th St
Middletown, IL 62666
(217) 445-2656
Middletown, IL 62666
(217) 445-2656
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Logan County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Logan County, IL include Central Elementary School, Washington-monroe Elementary School and Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Logan County?
9 public preschools are located in Logan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Logan County?
Logan County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Logan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Logan County include: Adams Elementary School vs. Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
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