For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,317 students in Fulton County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Fulton County, IL are Spoon River Valley Elementary School, Astoria Elementary School and Farmington Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fulton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spoon River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2207
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2207
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Astoria Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Farmington Central Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
Cuba Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
652 East Main
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-8054
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-8054
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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
Rank: #77.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3851
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3851
Grades: PK-1
| 46 students
Rank: #88.
V I T Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1502 E Us Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5138
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5138
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #99.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
Fulton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
320 East Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3708
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3708
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
320 East Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
322 E Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Grades: 4-8
| 257 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
362 W Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Grades: PK-3
| 247 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
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aams Cr (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aams Ls1 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aams Ls2 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
New Horizons (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
315 S Illinois St
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fulton County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Fulton County, IL include Spoon River Valley Elementary School, Astoria Elementary School and Farmington Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fulton County?
9 public preschools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fulton County include: Westview Elementary School vs. Eastview Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School vs. Westview Elementary School
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