For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 674 students in Granite City, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Granite City, IL are Prather Elementary School and Venice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granite City, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Granite City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Granite City, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prather Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2450 W 25th St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Gr: PK-K | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Granite City, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Granite City, IL include Prather Elementary School and Venice Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Granite City?
2 public preschools are located in Granite City.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite City?
Granite City public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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