For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 290 students in 62353, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in 62353, IL is Brown County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 62353 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62353, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62353, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Nw Cross St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7501
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7501
Gr: PK-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
62353, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Western Illinois Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2500 Route 99 South
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-4441
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-4441
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 62353, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 62353, IL include Brown County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62353?
1 public preschools are located in 62353.
What is the racial composition of students in 62353?
62353 public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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