For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 178 students in Colchester, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Colchester, IL is West Prairie South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Colchester, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Prairie South Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Colchester, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Colchester, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Colchester, IL include West Prairie South Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colchester?
1 public preschools are located in Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester?
Colchester public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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