For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 710 students in De Witt County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in De Witt County, IL are Deland-weldon Elementary School and Ruth M Schneider Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Witt County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in De Witt County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in De Witt County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deland-weldon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2611
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2611
Gr: PK-3 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
905 E Main St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2987
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2987
Gr: PK-1 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
407 S Jackson St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6383
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6383
Gr: PK-1 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
De Witt County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
612 N George St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Gr: 4-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in De Witt County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in De Witt County, IL include Deland-weldon Elementary School and Ruth M Schneider Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in De Witt County?
4 public preschools are located in De Witt County.
What is the racial composition of students in De Witt County?
De Witt County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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