For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,682 students in Grundy County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grundy County, IL are Saratoga Elementary School, Mazon-verona-kinsman Elementary School and Gardner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Grundy County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4040 N Division St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Mazon-verona-kinsman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1013 North St
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2471
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2471
Gr: PK-4 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
598 N Elm St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Dupont Ave
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Braceville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N Mitchell St
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
755 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Gr: PK-1 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
305 W Church St
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-3167
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-3167
Gr: PK | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Grundy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grundy County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grundy County, IL include Saratoga Elementary School, Mazon-verona-kinsman Elementary School and Gardner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grundy County?
7 public preschools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grundy County include: White Oak Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Saratoga Elementary School vs. White Oak Elementary School
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