For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,165 students in Jefferson County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IL are Summersville Grade School, Woodlawn Grade School and Bethel 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 21% (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 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summersville Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Bethel Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Opdyke-belle Rive Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 189
Opdyke, IL 62872
(618) 756-2492
Opdyke, IL 62872
(618) 756-2492
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Rank: #55.
Bluford Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #66.
Waltonville Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 W Knob St
Waltonville, IL 62894
(618) 279-7221
Waltonville, IL 62894
(618) 279-7221
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Rank: #77.
Rome Comm Cons Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 W South St
Dix, IL 62830
(618) 266-7214
Dix, IL 62830
(618) 266-7214
Grades: PK-8
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Field Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21075 N Hails Ln
Texico, IL 62889
(618) 755-4611
Texico, IL 62889
(618) 755-4611
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students
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
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
301 S 17th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8087
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8087
Grades: PK
| 241 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 South Gum St
Belle Rive, IL 62810
(618) 756-2486
Belle Rive, IL 62810
(618) 756-2486
Grades: PK-4
| 105 students
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
Grades: 12
| n/a students
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
14975 E Bakerville Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
511 S Elm St
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5361
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5361
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
310 S Elm St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
300 N Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
301 S Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Grades: PK-8
| 356 students
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 Bethel Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County, IL?
10 public preschools are located in Jefferson County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, IL?
Jefferson County, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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