For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 781 students in Mcdonough County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcdonough County, IL are West Prairie South Elementary School, West Prairie North Elementary School and Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcdonough County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mcdonough County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Prairie South Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
West Prairie North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Washington St
Good Hope, IL 61438
(309) 456-3920
Good Hope, IL 61438
(309) 456-3920
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 E Hess St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
235 W Grant St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-4273
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-4273
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mcdonough County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcdonough County, IL include West Prairie South Elementary School, West Prairie North Elementary School and Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mcdonough County?
4 public preschools are located in Mcdonough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough County?
Mcdonough County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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