For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,327 students in Carbondale, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Carbondale, IL are Giant City Elementary School and Unity Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carbondale, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Giant City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1062 Boskydell Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Unity Point Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4033 S Illinois Ave
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Grades: PK-8
| 606 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 N Parrish Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Grades: PK-1
| 475 students
Carbondale, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Grades: 4-5
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carbondale, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Carbondale, IL include Giant City Elementary School and Unity Point Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carbondale, IL?
3 public preschools are located in Carbondale, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale, IL?
Carbondale, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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