For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,249 students in Crawford County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, IL are Hutsonville Elementary And Jr High School, Oblong Elementary School and Palestine Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Crawford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hutsonville Elementary And Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Clover St
Hutsonville, IL 62433
(618) 563-4812
Hutsonville, IL 62433
(618) 563-4812
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Oblong Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Main St
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4225
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4225
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Palestine Grade School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Washington St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
507 W Condit St
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-2233
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-2233
Gr: PK-2 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, IL include Hutsonville Elementary And Jr High School, Oblong Elementary School and Palestine Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Crawford County?
4 public preschools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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