For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,991 students in Macoupin County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Macoupin County, IL are Carlinville Primary School, Staunton Elementary School and Brighton North Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macoupin County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Macoupin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Macoupin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlinville Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18456 Shipman Rd
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9849
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9849
Gr: PK-2 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Staunton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Brighton North Primary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E City Limits Rd
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Gr: PK-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
North Mac Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
231 W Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-5424
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-5424
Gr: PK-2 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Ben-gil Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Kelly St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30953 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Mt Olive Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 W Main St
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4241
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4241
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Wolf Ridge Education Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Orange St
Bunker Hill, IL 62014
(618) 585-4831
Bunker Hill, IL 62014
(618) 585-4831
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Macoupin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
305 North Maple St
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Gr: PK-1 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
506 North High St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-5071
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-5071
Gr: PK-K
Special Education Building (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
700 W Orange St
Bunker Hill, IL 62014
(618) 585-3116
Bunker Hill, IL 62014
(618) 585-3116
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Macoupin County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Macoupin County, IL include Carlinville Primary School, Staunton Elementary School and Brighton North Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Macoupin County?
8 public preschools are located in Macoupin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macoupin County?
Macoupin County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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