For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 336 students in 62837, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in 62837, IL is North Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 62837 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62837, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62837, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 N 1st St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Gr: PK-3 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
62837, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
R R 2 Box 546
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 62837, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 62837, IL include North Side Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62837?
1 public preschools are located in 62837.
What is the racial composition of students in 62837?
62837 public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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