For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 935 students in Piatt County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Piatt County, IL are Washington School, Cerro Gordo Elementary School and Bement Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piatt County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Piatt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Piatt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: PK-3
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Cerro Gordo Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 S Monroe St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Bement Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Piatt County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
247 South Mckinley St
Mansfield, IL 61854
(217) 489-5201
Mansfield, IL 61854
(217) 489-5201
Grades: 7-8
| 121 students
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
700 N Buchanan St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: PK-1
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Piatt County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Piatt County, IL include Washington School, Cerro Gordo Elementary School and Bement Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Piatt County?
3 public preschools are located in Piatt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Piatt County?
Piatt County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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