For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 828 students in Marshall County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, IL are Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School, Midland Elementary School and Henry-senachwine Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Marshall County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 6th Street
Lacon, IL 61540
(309) 246-2775
Lacon, IL 61540
(309) 246-2775
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Henry-senachwine Grade School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Richard St
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2531
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2531
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Minority enrollment: 1%
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 432-2529
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 432-2529
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 709
Toluca, IL 61369
(815) 452-2318
Toluca, IL 61369
(815) 452-2318
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Regional Safe Schools Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
117 S Jefferson St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
901 Hilltop Dr
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 469-3301
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 469-3301
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Wcsea-lowpoint Washburn (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
701 N Lynn St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Gr: Inquire with school
Wcsea-wenona-6-8 Middle School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 367-4901
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 7-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, IL include Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School, Midland Elementary School and Henry-senachwine Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Marshall County?
3 public preschools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marshall County include: Midland Elementary School vs. Henry-senachwine Grade School, Henry-senachwine Grade School vs. Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School, Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School vs. Henry-senachwine Grade School
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