Top 5 Best Effingham County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,829 students in Effingham County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Effingham County, IL are Teutopolis Grade School, Dieterich Elementary School and Beecher City Grade 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 46% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), 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 (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Teutopolis Grade School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
309 E Main St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Po Box 187
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5248
Grades: PK-6
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Beecher City Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
306 E Vine
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #44.
Altamont Grade School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
407 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171
Grades: PK-8
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
3224 S Banker St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Grades: K
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Grades: PK
| 109 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Effingham County, IL

Effingham County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
19970 E 1000th Ave
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5569
Grades: 1-6
| 72 students
710 Indiana St
Edgewood, IL 62426
(217) 540-1527
Grades: K-4
| 60 students
20117 N 1525th St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Grades: 3-6
| 66 students
5251 East 1800th Ave
Montrose, IL 62445
(217) 683-2622
Grades: K-6
| 143 students
304 South West St
Shumway, IL 62461
(217) 868-2788
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Grades: 1-2
| 121 students
900 West Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Grades: PK
| 23 students

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, Dieterich Elementary School and Beecher City Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Effingham County, IL?
6 public preschools are located in Effingham County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County, IL?
Effingham County, IL 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).

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