For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,337 students in Johnson County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Johnson County, IL are Vienna Elementary School Dist 55, New Simpson Hill Dist 32 and Goreville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Johnson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vienna Elementary School Dist 55
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 N 3rd St
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-6611
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-6611
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
New Simpson Hill Dist 32
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Tunnel Hill Rd
Ozark, IL 62972
(618) 658-8536
Ozark, IL 62972
(618) 658-8536
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Goreville Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 S Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Lick Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7355 Lick Creek Rd
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Mount Pisgah Rd
Cypress, IL 62923
(618) 657-2525
Cypress, IL 62923
(618) 657-2525
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Johnson County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Johnson County, IL include Vienna Elementary School Dist 55, New Simpson Hill Dist 32 and Goreville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Johnson County?
5 public preschools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Johnson County include: Goreville Elementary School vs. Vienna Elementary School Dist 55, Vienna Elementary School Dist 55 vs. Goreville Elementary School, Cypress Elementary School vs. Vienna Elementary School Dist 55
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