For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 2,029 students in Marion County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, IL are Iuka Comm Cons School, Raccoon Cons Elementary School and Central City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Marion County Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iuka Comm Cons School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 S Main St
Iuka, IL 62849
(618) 323-6233
Iuka, IL 62849
(618) 323-6233
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Raccoon Cons Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 State Route 161
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Douglas St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Kell Grade School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 N Johnson St
Kell, IL 62853
(618) 822-6234
Kell, IL 62853
(618) 822-6234
Grades: PK-8
| 70 students
Rank: #55.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 W 7th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
Schiller Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W 4th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: PK-1
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
South Central Elementary-kinmundy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 E 1st St
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-7696
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-7696
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #88.
Patoka Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Kinoka Rd
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #99.
Sandoval Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Perry Ave
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3450
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #1010.
Odin Attendance Center K-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Merritt St
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 775-8266
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 775-8266
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
422 S Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 S Maple St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students
Centralia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9330 Shattuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Grades: 12
| n/a students
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: 5-8
| 534 students
Clntonmrnwshngtn Truant Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
1101 S Locust St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: K
| 130 students
Hudelson Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
P.O. Box 548,
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 South Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Grades: 4
| 146 students
Marclinwash County Ctes High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
102 South Merritt St
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 775-8266
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 775-8266
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
102 South Merritt St
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 775-8266
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 775-8266
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Grades: 5-8
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marion County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, IL include Iuka Comm Cons School, Raccoon Cons Elementary School and Central City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County, IL?
11 public preschools are located in Marion County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, IL?
Marion County, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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