For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 334 students in Hardin, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Hardin, IL is Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Hardin, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52 Poor Farm Hollow Rd
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hardin, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Hardin, IL include Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardin?
1 public preschools are located in Hardin.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin?
Hardin public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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