For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 5,246 students in Lasalle County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Lasalle County, IL are Mckinley Elementary School, Seneca Grade School North Campus and Harding Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lasalle County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lasalle County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lasalle County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 State St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca Grade School North Campus
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
174 Oak St
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Seneca, IL 61360
(815) 357-8744
Grades: PK-4
| 289 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harding Grade School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1643 N 40th Rd
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Grades: PK-4
| 123 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rutland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rr 71 E 3231
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Grades: PK-8
| 75 students
Rank: #55.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Rank: #66.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1463 N 33rd Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Plum Street
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111
Grades: PK-4
| 582 students
Rank: #88.
Deer Park C C Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 E 1025th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1709 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
Rank: #1010.
Kimes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1207 Reading St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2926
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2926
Grades: PK-2
| 410 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tonica Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 N 1981st Rd
Tonica, IL 61370
(815) 442-3420
Tonica, IL 61370
(815) 442-3420
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Leland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 N Main St
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Woodland Elementary/jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5800 E 3000 North Rd
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2909
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2909
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
Rank: #1515.
Marseilles Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Chicago St
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 795-2428
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 795-2428
Grades: PK-8
| 527 students
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 Bennett Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #1717.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: n/an/a
Po Box 539
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 246-8361
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 246-8361
Grades: PK
| 24 students
Lasalle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dimmick Community Consolidated School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
Jackson School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
345 6th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: PK
| 76 students
La Salle-peru Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
542 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Lasalle County Detention Home (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
707 E Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
701 South Sterling St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2736
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2736
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
R R 1
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-9113
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-9113
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Serena Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
Po Box 107
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Grades: K-8
| 139 students
Sheridan Correctional Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 38
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2311
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sherman Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
1206 E Elm St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-3236
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-3236
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
Streator Alternative Ed Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
202 West Lincoln Ave
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-0545
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-0545
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 430
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4790
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4790
Grades: PK-8
| 54 students
1325 Park Rd
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-0301
Grades: 2-4
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lasalle County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Lasalle County, IL include Mckinley Elementary School, Seneca Grade School North Campus and Harding Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Lasalle County, IL?
18 public preschools are located in Lasalle County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Lasalle County, IL?
Lasalle County, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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