For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,076 students in Washington County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, IL are Okawville Grade School, Nashville Grade School and Ashley Com Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okawville Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6157
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6157
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Nashville Grade School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 E Gorman St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ashley Com Consolidated School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Third St
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Irvington Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Superior
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
520 N Main St
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
8955 County Hwy 12
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
750 E Gorman
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, IL include Okawville Grade School, Nashville Grade School and Ashley Com Consolidated School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
4 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washington County include: Okawville Grade School vs. Nashville Grade School, Nashville Grade School vs. Okawville Grade School, Nashville Grade School vs. Ashley Com Consolidated School
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