For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 426 students in Chillicothe, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Chillicothe, IL is South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chillicothe, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Grades: PK-3
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chillicothe, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Chillicothe, IL include South Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chillicothe?
1 public preschools are located in Chillicothe.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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