For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 577 students in Monmouth, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Monmouth, IL is United Elementary Sch - West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monmouth, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Monmouth have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Monmouth, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Elementary Sch - West
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
325 S 11th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: PK-1 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Monmouth, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Central (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
401 E 2nd Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: 4-5 | 5 students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Harding (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
415 E 9th Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-4915
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-4915
Gr: 2-3 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Lincoln (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
325 S 11th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2222
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2222
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Mrhs Ed Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
325 W 1st Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Gr: 10-12 | 2 students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Mrhs Ls Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
325 W 1st Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw West Cr (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2138 State Highway 1
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: K | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw West Ls (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2138 State Highway 1
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: 1-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
325 W 1st Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Minority enrollment: 14%
P A S S Adult Education (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1291 North 6th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-3818
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-3818
2140 State Hwy 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
2140 State Hwy 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Monmouth, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Monmouth, IL include United Elementary Sch - West.
How many public preschools are located in Monmouth?
2 public preschools are located in Monmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Monmouth?
Monmouth public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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