For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 591 students in Mercer County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, IL are United Elementary Sch - North and Winola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mercer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
United Elementary Sch - North
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 W Hunt Ave
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3332
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3332
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Winola Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1804 17th Ave
Viola, IL 61486
(309) 596-2114
Viola, IL 61486
(309) 596-2114
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
203 N Washington St
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-5001
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-5001
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1002 S W 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
101 N Holloway Ofc 1
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3333
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students
101 N Holloway Ofc 1
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3333
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3333
Gr: 7-8 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 436
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-4174
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-4174
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 436
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-4174
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-4174
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, IL include United Elementary Sch - North and Winola Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mercer County?
3 public preschools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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