For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,720 students in Ogle County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ogle County, IL are Mary Morgan Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Oregon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogle County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Ogle County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ogle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 S Pleasant Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Oregon Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Eswood C C Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 Main St
Lindenwood, IL 61049
(815) 393-4477
Lindenwood, IL 61049
(815) 393-4477
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 20th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Gr: PK-1 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 362-2279
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 362-2279
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
410 S Hickory St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Gr: PK-2 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ogle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 S Fletcher St
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 734-4810
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 734-4810
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
105 W Brayton Rd
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 732-5300
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 732-5300
Gr: 7-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Po B0x 665
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 276
Leaf River, IL 61047
(815) 738-2226
Leaf River, IL 61047
(815) 738-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 4%
1033 N 2nd St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 47%
1100 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-2911
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-2911
Gr: PK-2 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ogle County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ogle County, IL include Mary Morgan Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Oregon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ogle County?
7 public preschools are located in Ogle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ogle County?
Ogle County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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