For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 672 students in Canton, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Canton, IL are Eastview Elementary School and Westview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Canton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Canton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastview Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Westview Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Old West Vine St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Grades: PK-4
| 389 students
Canton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Facssrclamonts (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
23235 N County 22
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 649-6396
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 649-6396
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Illinois River Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1300 West Locust
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Canton, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Canton, IL include Eastview Elementary School and Westview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Canton?
2 public preschools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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