For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 270 students in Mount Sterling, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Mount Sterling, IL is Brown County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Sterling, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Sterling have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mount Sterling, IL (2026-27)
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 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Sterling, IL include Brown County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Sterling?
1 public preschools are located in Mount Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Sterling?
Mount Sterling public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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