For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 178 students in West Salem, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in West Salem, IL is West Salem Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Salem, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in West Salem have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in West Salem, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Salem Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E School St
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in West Salem, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in West Salem, IL include West Salem Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in West Salem?
1 public preschools are located in West Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in West Salem?
West Salem public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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