For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 423 students in Saint Joseph, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Saint Joseph, IL is St. Joseph Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Joseph, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Saint Joseph, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 S 5th St
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Gr: PK-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saint Joseph, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Joseph, IL include St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Joseph?
1 public preschools are located in Saint Joseph.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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