For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 450 students in Menard County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Menard County, IL is Greenview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menard County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Menard County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Public Preschools in Menard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenview Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
514 W Monroe St
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Menard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 320
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Gr: 7-8 | 60 students
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Gr: 10-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
306 North Elm St
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Gr: PK-3 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Menard County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Menard County, IL include Greenview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Menard County?
2 public preschools are located in Menard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Menard County?
Menard County 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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