For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 585 students in Paxton, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Paxton, IL is Clara Peterson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paxton, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Paxton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Paxton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clara Peterson Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
580 E Franklin St
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Paxton, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 386-2712
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 386-2712
Grades: 4-5
| 225 students
West Lawn School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
425 E Orleans
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2411
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Paxton, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Paxton, IL include Clara Peterson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Paxton?
1 public preschools are located in Paxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Paxton?
Paxton public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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