Best Wabash County Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 516 students in Wabash County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Wabash County, IL is Allendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Wabash County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Wabash County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allendale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 N 3rd St
Allendale, IL 62410
(618) 299-3161
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 N Walnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3876
Gr: PK-2 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wabash County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wabash County, IL include Allendale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wabash County?
2 public preschools are located in Wabash County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash County?
Wabash County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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