Best Public Preschools in Normal, IL (2025-26)

Best Normal Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,179 students in Normal, IL.

The top ranked public preschools in Normal, IL are Thomas Metcalf School, Sugar Creek Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Normal, IL public preschools have an score of 41% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 38% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Normal have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Normal, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Thomas Metcalf School

(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
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Isu Campus Box 7000
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621

Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #22.

Sugar Creek Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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200 N Towanda Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425

Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #33.

Parkside Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1900 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422

Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Normal, IL?

The top ranked public preschools in Normal, IL include Thomas Metcalf School, Sugar Creek Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Normal?

3 public preschools are located in Normal.

What is the racial composition of students in Normal?

Normal public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Normal are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public preschools in Normal include: Parkside Elementary School vs. Sugar Creek Elementary School, Sugar Creek Elementary School vs. Parkside Elementary School