For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 8,532 students in Mchenry County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Mchenry County, IL are Eastview Elementary School, Prairie Grove Elementary School and Spring Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Mchenry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Mchenry County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
540 Longwood Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 458-5501
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 458-5501
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3223 Il Route 176
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3023
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3023
Gr: PK-4 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2018 Main Street Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(815) 675-2342
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(815) 675-2342
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Algonquin Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
975 Algonquin Rd
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-5101
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-5101
Gr: PK-4 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Harvest Gate
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 532-6600
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 532-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Richmond Grade School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5815 Broadway St
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4717
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4717
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5518
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5518
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Locust Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
539 Locust St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Gr: PK-3 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Westfield Community School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7800
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 1,337 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4618 Greenwood Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 648-2606
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 648-2606
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Edgebrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Gr: PK-3 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Dean Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Dean St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1133
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1133
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Alden Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11915 Price Rd
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lotus School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29067 W Grass Lake Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(847) 973-4105
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(847) 973-4105
Gr: PK-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Clay Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Grove St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1616.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6809 Mccullom Lake Rd
Wonder Lake, IL 60097
(815) 653-2311
Wonder Lake, IL 60097
(815) 653-2311
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5400
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5400
Gr: PK | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
409 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5550
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5550
Gr: PK-K | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
4700 School Rd
Ringwood, IL 60072
(815) 728-0459
Ringwood, IL 60072
(815) 728-0459
Gr: PK-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
2045 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-8883
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-8883
Gr: PK-2 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
305 S Hutchinson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
Gr: PK | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Mchenry County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Evergreen Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
6506 National St, Evergreen Ac
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Gr: 6-12
6506 National St
Union, IL 60180
(815) 923-2665
Union, IL 60180
(815) 923-2665
Gr: PK-1 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
13721 Harmony Road
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6500
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Huntley North School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11302 Lincoln St
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6158
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6158
Gr: PK | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
820 Darlington Ln
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Mchenry County Coop For Employ (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
666 Russel Ct Ste106
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-2616
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-2616
Mchenry County Coop For Employ (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
8900 Us Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7811
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7811
Mchenry County Coop For Employ High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2200 North Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-0183
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-0183
Gr: 9-12
1012 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Gr: 9-12 | 649 students Minority enrollment: 21%
4724 W Crystal Lake Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Gr: 9-12 | 1,537 student Minority enrollment: 30%
New Beginnings Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
6506 National St
Union, IL 60180
(815) 338-3622
Union, IL 60180
(815) 338-3622
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
409 N 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3841
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3841
Gr: K-4 | 314 students Minority enrollment: 24%
233 East Oriole Trl
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 516-5513
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 516-5513
Gr: 5-6 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Sedom Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 Claussen Dr
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-7411
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-7411
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mchenry County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Mchenry County, IL include Eastview Elementary School, Prairie Grove Elementary School and Spring Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mchenry County?
22 public preschools are located in Mchenry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mchenry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mchenry County include: Ringwood School Primary Center vs. Edgebrook Elementary School, Edgebrook Elementary School vs. Ringwood School Primary Center, Harrison Elementary School vs. Ringwood School Primary Center
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