For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,471 students in Boone County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, IL are Caledonia Elementary School, Capron Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2311 Randolph St
Caledonia, IL 61011
(815) 547-1977
Caledonia, IL 61011
(815) 547-1977
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Capron Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Wooster St
Capron, IL 61012
(815) 569-2314
Capron, IL 61012
(815) 569-2314
Gr: PK-4 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bonus Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 W Perry St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9274
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9274
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Meehan Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Washington Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1031 5th Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, IL include Caledonia Elementary School, Capron Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Boone County?
7 public preschools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Boone County include: Perry Elementary School vs. Caledonia Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School vs. Perry Elementary School
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