For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 1,925 students in Bureau County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Bureau County, IL are Neponset Grade School, Dalzell Grade School and Ohio Com Cons Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bureau County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Bureau County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Bureau County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neponset Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Main St
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Dalzell Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 Chestnut St
Dalzell, IL 61320
(815) 663-8821
Dalzell, IL 61320
(815) 663-8821
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Ohio Com Cons Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Memorial Street
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Ladd Comm Cons School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 E Cleveland St
Ladd, IL 61329
(815) 894-2363
Ladd, IL 61329
(815) 894-2363
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Bureau Valley North
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
323 S Main St, Bureau Valley E
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Malden Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 East St
Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
999 N Strong Ave
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-4601
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-4601
Gr: PK-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Depue Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Pleasant St
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
109 W 4th St
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2251
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2251
Gr: PK-2 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
220 E Lasalle St
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 872-9741
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 872-9741
Gr: PK-K | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Bureau County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
409 W Maple St
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-3101
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-3101
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Behavior Disorder Program Coop (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
109 W 4th St
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
306 East St
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 454-2503
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 454-2503
Gr: 3-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Po Box 277
Buda, IL 61314
(309) 895-2037
Buda, IL 61314
(309) 895-2037
Gr: 3-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
314 S Main St
Cherry, IL 61317
(815) 894-2777
Cherry, IL 61317
(815) 894-2777
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 4%
100 North St
Bureau, IL 61315
(815) 659-3191
Bureau, IL 61315
(815) 659-3191
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
501 E Erie St
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 663-5631
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 663-5631
Gr: PK-1 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
201 West Main St
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Roe Bureau City Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
109 W 4th Street
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Po Box 7
Van Orin, IL 61374
(815) 638-3141
Van Orin, IL 61374
(815) 638-3141
Gr: K-3 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bureau County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Bureau County, IL include Neponset Grade School, Dalzell Grade School and Ohio Com Cons Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Bureau County?
10 public preschools are located in Bureau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bureau County?
Bureau County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bureau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bureau County include: Ladd Comm Cons School vs. John F Kennedy Elementary School, John F Kennedy Elementary School vs. Ladd Comm Cons School, Douglas Elementary School vs. Malden Grade School
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