For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 735 students in Sparta, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Sparta, IL is Sparta Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sparta, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta Lincoln School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sparta, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sparta, IL include Sparta Lincoln School.
How many public preschools are located in Sparta?
1 public preschools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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