For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 223 students in White County, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in White County, IL is Wells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in White County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in White County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 W North St
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7214
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7214
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3515
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3515
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
White County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 39
Enfield, IL 62835
(618) 963-2521
Enfield, IL 62835
(618) 963-2521
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Learning Alternative Branch Mill Shoals (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 303
Mill Shoals, IL 62862
(618) 896-5525
Mill Shoals, IL 62862
(618) 896-5525
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Ohio & Wabash Valley Rvs High School (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
800 South Division St
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-2274
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-2274
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in White County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in White County, IL include Wells Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in White County?
2 public preschools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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