For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 233 students in Jacksonville, IL.
Jacksonville, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jacksonville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
516 Jordan St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
Grades: PK
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
3 W Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Jacksonville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8 Points Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Grades: 5-8
| 114 students
Educational Daycare (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
330 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Educational Support Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
747 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
Jacksonville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2268 East Morton Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Grades: 12
| n/a students
733 N Clay St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Grades: K-6
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, IL include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired and Illinois School For The Deaf.
How many public preschools are located in Jacksonville?
4 public preschools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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