For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 530 students in 62206, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 62206, IL are Maplewood Elementary School and Estelle Sauget School Of Choice. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 62206 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62206, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62206, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 62206, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 62206, IL include Maplewood Elementary School and Estelle Sauget School Of Choice.
How many public preschools are located in 62206?
2 public preschools are located in 62206.
What is the racial composition of students in 62206?
62206 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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