For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 245 students in New Athens, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in New Athens, IL is New Athens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Athens, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in New Athens have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 New Athens, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Athens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Athens, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Athens, IL include New Athens Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Athens?
1 public preschools are located in New Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in New Athens?
New Athens 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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