For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 337 students in Madison, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Madison, IL is Bernard Long Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernard Long Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison, IL include Bernard Long Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison?
1 public preschools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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