For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 440 students in Stark County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Stark County, IL are Bradford Grade School and Stark County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Stark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Grade School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Silver St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-4441
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Stark County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Van Buren St
Wyoming, IL 61491
(309) 695-5181
Wyoming, IL 61491
(309) 695-5181
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Stark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 659
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Stark County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Stark County, IL include Bradford Grade School and Stark County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stark County?
2 public preschools are located in Stark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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