For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 298 students in Somonauk, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Somonauk, IL is James R Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somonauk, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Somonauk have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Somonauk, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James R Wood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 S Maple St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Somonauk, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Somonauk, IL include James R Wood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Somonauk?
1 public preschools are located in Somonauk.
What is the racial composition of students in Somonauk?
Somonauk public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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