For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 222 students in Saint Elmo, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Saint Elmo, IL is St. Elmo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Elmo, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Elmo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Saint Elmo, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 W 2nd St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Gr: PK-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saint Elmo, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Elmo, IL include St. Elmo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Elmo?
1 public preschools are located in Saint Elmo.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Elmo?
Saint Elmo public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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