For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,180 students in Jefferson County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IL are Summersville Grade School, Woodlawn Grade School and Opdyke-belle Rive Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summersville Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Grade School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Opdyke-belle Rive Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19830 E Fourth St
Opdyke, IL 62872
(618) 756-2492
Opdyke, IL 62872
(618) 756-2492
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Rome Comm Cons Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
233 W South St
Dix, IL 62830
(618) 266-7214
Dix, IL 62830
(618) 266-7214
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Bluford Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bethel Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Waltonville Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 W Knob St
Waltonville, IL 62894
(618) 279-7221
Waltonville, IL 62894
(618) 279-7221
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21075 N Hails Ln
Texico, IL 62889
(618) 755-4611
Texico, IL 62889
(618) 755-4611
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Clnton/mrn/wshngtn Pre-kind Prog
Alternative School
1710 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
301 S 17th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8087
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8087
Gr: PK | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 South Gum St
Belle Rive, IL 62810
(618) 756-2486
Belle Rive, IL 62810
(618) 756-2486
Gr: PK-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
251 North Illinois Hwy 37
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5300
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5300
Gr: 12
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
14975 E Bakerville Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
511 S Elm St
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5361
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5361
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Mt Vernon Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
320 South 7th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-5602
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-5602
Gr: 11-12
Sesr Hamiltonjefferson Cty (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
320 S 7th Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700
310 S Elm St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
300 N Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
301 S Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IL include Summersville Grade School, Woodlawn Grade School and Opdyke-belle Rive Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
11 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Bethel Grade School vs. Summersville Grade School, Woodlawn Grade School vs. Waltonville Grade School, Opdyke-belle Rive Grade School vs. Summersville Grade School
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