For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,142 students in Clay County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, IL are Flora Elementary School, Clay City Elementary School and North Clay Elem/jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flora Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
445 Emory St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Clay City Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 South Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
North Clay Elem/jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Route 45 N
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, IL include Flora Elementary School, Clay City Elementary School and North Clay Elem/jr High School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
3 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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