For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 221 students in Charleston, IL.
Charleston, IL public preschools have a diversity score of 0.46, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Charleston, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
1021 13th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-8000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-8000
Gr: PK-K | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Charleston, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charleston Bridges (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Charleston, IL?
1 public preschools are located in Charleston, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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