For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,373 students in Saint Charles, IL. The top ranked public preschools in Saint Charles, IL are Ferson Creek School, Munhall Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Charles, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Charles have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Saint Charles, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferson Creek School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
38w160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Munhall Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 S 13th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 S 6th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2500
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Saint Charles, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Compass Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Gr: 9-12
1905 E Tyler Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Illinois Youth Ctr-valley View (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4450 Lincoln Hwy
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
New Directions Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Saint Charles, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Saint Charles, IL include Ferson Creek School, Munhall Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Charles?
4 public preschools are located in Saint Charles.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Charles?
Saint Charles public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Saint Charles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Saint Charles include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Munhall Elementary School, Munhall Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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