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Best Salem Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 231 students in Salem, IL.

The top-ranked public preschool in Salem, IL is Selmaville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Salem, IL public preschool have an score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Salem have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Salem, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Selmaville Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

3185 Selmaville Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416

Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Salem, Illinois

Salem, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Central Elementary School (Closed 2004)

315 S Maple St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701

Gr: PK-K | 97 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Clntonmrnwshngtn Truant Alternative School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935

Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Marclinwash County Ctes High School (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385

Gr: 9-12

Selmaville South Elementary School (Closed 2006)

3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806

Gr: 5-8 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Salem, IL?

The top-ranked public preschools in Salem, IL include Selmaville Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Salem?

1 public preschools are located in Salem.

What is the racial composition of students in Salem?

Salem public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).