For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,892 students in Effingham County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Effingham County, IL are Teutopolis Grade School, Beecher City Grade School and Dieterich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Effingham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Effingham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Teutopolis Grade School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
309 E Main St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3232
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Beecher City Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 E Vine
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 S Pine St
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5248
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5248
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Altamont Grade School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
3224 S Banker St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Gr: K | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Effingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aspire Alternative High School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Gr: 9-12
19970 E 1000th Ave
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5569
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5569
Gr: 1-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
710 Indiana St
Edgewood, IL 62426
(217) 540-1527
Edgewood, IL 62426
(217) 540-1527
Gr: K-4 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
20117 N 1525th St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Gr: 3-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
5251 East 1800th Ave
Montrose, IL 62445
(217) 683-2622
Montrose, IL 62445
(217) 683-2622
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Gr: 1-2 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
900 West Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Effingham County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Effingham County, IL include Teutopolis Grade School, Beecher City Grade School and Dieterich Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Effingham County?
6 public preschools are located in Effingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County?
Effingham County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Effingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Effingham County include: Altamont Grade School vs. Dieterich Elementary School, Dieterich Elementary School vs. Altamont Grade School
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