For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,272 students in Clinton County, IL. The top ranked public preschools in Clinton County, IL are Bartelso Elementary School, Germantown Elementary School and Aviston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% 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 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clinton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bartelso Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
306 S Washington St
Bartelso, IL 62218
(618) 765-2164
Bartelso, IL 62218
(618) 765-2164
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Walnut St
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Aviston Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
308 N Washington St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Gr: PK-3 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Albers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 N Broadway
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Damiansville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 E Main St
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
New Baden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Marilyn Dr
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535
Gr: PK-3 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
St. Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18004 Saint Rose Rd
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Beckemeyer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 4th St
Beckemeyer, IL 62219
(618) 227-8242
Beckemeyer, IL 62219
(618) 227-8242
Gr: PK-1 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Carlyle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
951 6th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Safe School Program Carlyle (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1063 Fairfax
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-6003
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-6003
317 E Maple St
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3260
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3260
Gr: 4-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
1171 Livingston
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3511
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3511
Gr: 5-6 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 6%
313 S Adams St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Gr: 4-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clinton County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Clinton County, IL include Bartelso Elementary School, Germantown Elementary School and Aviston Elementary School. Clinton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Clinton County?
10 public preschools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clinton County include: Damiansville Elementary School vs. St. Rose Elementary School, Damiansville Elementary School vs. Albers Elementary School, Bartelso Elementary School vs. St. Rose Elementary School
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