For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 680 students in 62864, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 62864, IL are Summersville Grade School and Bethel Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 62864 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62864, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62864, IL Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summersville Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Bethel Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Clnton/mrn/wshngtn Pre-kind Prog
Alternative School
1710 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
301 S 17th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8087
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8087
Gr: PK | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
62864, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14975 E Bakerville Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Mt Vernon Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
320 South 7th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-5602
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-5602
Gr: 11-12
Sesr Hamiltonjefferson Cty (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
320 S 7th Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 62864, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 62864, IL include Summersville Grade School and Bethel Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in 62864?
4 public preschools are located in 62864.
What is the racial composition of students in 62864?
62864 public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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