For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,839 students in Montgomery, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery, IL are Kaneland Mcdole Elementary School, Lakewood Creek Elementary School and Long Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaneland Mcdole Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Foxmoor Dr
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 897-1961
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 897-1961
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 Lakewood Crk
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-3200
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Long Beach Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Longbeach Rd
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-3300
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery, IL include Kaneland Mcdole Elementary School, Lakewood Creek Elementary School and Long Beach Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery?
3 public preschools are located in Montgomery.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery?
Montgomery public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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