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Best East Saint Louis Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,600 students in East Saint Louis, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in East Saint Louis, IL are Maplewood Elementary School, Lalumier 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.
East Saint Louis, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in East Saint Louis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in East Saint Louis, IL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
Gr: PK-2 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Lalumier Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6702 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
Gr: PK-3 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Katie Harper-wright Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7710 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Vivian Adams Early Child Center
501 Katherine Dunham Pl
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
Gr: PK | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in East Saint Louis, Illinois

East Saint Louis, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alta Sita Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2601 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3800
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Alternative Middle School (Closed 2009)
2436 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3810
Gr: 5-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Attucks Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2436 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
Billy Jones Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1601 Cleveland
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3890
Gr: K-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
The Bridge High School (Closed 2023)
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Brown Elementary School (Closed 2013)
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3820
Gr: PK-3 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Clark Middle School (Closed 2023)
3310 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Curtis Miller Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4400 Grand St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3790
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Dalton Gardens Elementary School (Closed 2004)
2600 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students
Donald Mchenry Elementary School (Closed 2013)
2700 Summit Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3950
Gr: PK-5
Edgemont Elementary School (Closed 2023)
8601 Washington St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3850
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Estelle Sauget Academic Center (Closed 2013)
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3820
Gr: 5-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Fort Bowman Academy Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
2734 Calvin Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-7404
Gr: K-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Harding Elementary School (Closed 2007)
731 N 74th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Hawthorne Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1798 College Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3880
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Jerome Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
1825 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3712
Gr: PK-K | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
John Robinson Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1435 Market Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3980
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Lilly-freeman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1236 E Broadway
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Lucas Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1620 Russell Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Manners Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1915 N 55th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Masonclark Middle School (Closed 2010)
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students
Miles D Davis Elementary School (Closed 2023)
725 N 15th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3830
Gr: K | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Morrison Elementary School (Closed 2007)
630 N 59th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3940
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Nelson Mandela School (Closed 2013)
1800 North 25th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3920
Gr: PK-5
Riverbend Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2023)
27th & Henrieth Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Skyway Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4817 Hallows Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3990
Southwestern Il Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
950 North Kingshwy
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 394-2200
Gr: 12
Tomorrows Builders Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1798 College Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 874-1671
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Vernice G Neely School (Closed 2013)
4400 Grand St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3760
Gr: 4-8
Wilson Elementary School (Closed 2006)
4817 Hallows Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3990
Wirth School Of Choice (Closed 2013)
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3722
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Wyvetter Younge 9th Grade Center (Closed 2023)
3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3760
Gr: 9
Yvetta H Younge Middle School (Closed 2023)
3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3760
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in East Saint Louis, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in East Saint Louis, IL include Maplewood Elementary School, Lalumier Elementary School and Estelle Sauget School Of Choice.
How many public preschools are located in East Saint Louis?
5 public preschools are located in East Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in East Saint Louis?
East Saint Louis public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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