For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,874 students in Macon County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Macon County, IL are Maroa-forsyth Grade School, Warrensburg-latham Elementary School and Argenta-oreana Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Macon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maroa-forsyth Grade School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
641 E Shafer St
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-2023
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-2023
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Warrensburg-latham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N West St
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3612
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3612
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Argenta-oreana Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W South St
Oreana, IL 62554
(217) 468-2121
Oreana, IL 62554
(217) 468-2121
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 S Lewis St
Blue Mound, IL 62513
(217) 692-2535
Blue Mound, IL 62513
(217) 692-2535
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Sangamon Valley Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1095 N Meridian
Harristown, IL 62537
(217) 963-2621
Harristown, IL 62537
(217) 963-2621
Gr: PK-2 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Montessori Academy For Peace
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1320 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Gr: PK-1 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
2912 N University Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3301
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3301
Gr: PK | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Macon County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Macon County, IL include Maroa-forsyth Grade School, Warrensburg-latham Elementary School and Argenta-oreana Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Macon County?
10 public preschools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Macon County include: Meridian Elementary School vs. Sangamon Valley Primary School, Warrensburg-latham Elementary School vs. Maroa-forsyth Grade School, Maroa-forsyth Grade School vs. Warrensburg-latham Elementary School
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