For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 212 students in Waverly, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Waverly, IL is Waverly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Waverly, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 W Elm St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2331
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2331
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waverly, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waverly, IL include Waverly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waverly?
1 public preschools are located in Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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