For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 620 students in Farmington, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Farmington, IL is Farmington Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Farmington, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Central Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Farmington, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
322 E Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Gr: 4-8 | 257 students
362 W Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Gr: PK-3 | 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Farmington, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Farmington, IL include Farmington Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Farmington?
1 public preschools are located in Farmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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