For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 213 students in Mounds, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Mounds, IL is Meridian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mounds, 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 5% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Mounds have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mounds, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mounds, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mounds, IL include Meridian Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mounds?
1 public preschools are located in Mounds.
What is the racial composition of students in Mounds?
Mounds public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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