For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,678 students in Hancock County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, IL are Hamilton Elementary School, Southeastern Elementary School and La Harpe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1830 Broadway St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Southeastern Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 N Worrell St
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
La Harpe Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Rank: #44.
Carthage Primary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Grades: PK-4
| 250 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dallas City Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
921 Creamery Hill Rd
Dallas City, IL 62330
(217) 852-3201
Dallas City, IL 62330
(217) 852-3201
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Nauvoo Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2461 N State Highway 96
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(866) 453-2600
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(866) 453-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Rank: #77.
Warsaw Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
340 S 11th St
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Grades: PK-9
| 207 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Grades: 4-5
| 124 students
270 N 10th St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Grades: 7-8
| 103 students
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
2461 N County Road 1000
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Grades: 7-8
| 126 students
Po Box 308
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Po Box 247
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Grades: 5-8
| 140 students
Po Box 247
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Grades: 4-5
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, IL include Hamilton Elementary School, Southeastern Elementary School and La Harpe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hancock County?
7 public preschools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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