For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 7,809 students in Madison County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, IL are St. Jacob Elementary School, Maryville Elementary School and Alhambra Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Jacob Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Jacob St
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-2541
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-2541
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6900 W Main St
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 346-6261
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 346-6261
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Alhambra Primary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 W Main St
Alhambra, IL 62001
(618) 488-2200
Alhambra, IL 62001
(618) 488-2200
Gr: PK-3 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
C A Henning School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
520 E Us Highway 40
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5401
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5401
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 N Dewey St
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5403
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5403
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
John A Renfro Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Camelot Dr
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6266
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6266
Gr: PK-4 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 W Church St
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6301
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6301
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Hartford Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 W 2nd St
Hartford, IL 62048
(618) 254-9814
Hartford, IL 62048
(618) 254-9814
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Kreitner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9000 College St
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6213
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6213
Gr: PK-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Prather Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2450 W 25th St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Gr: PK-K | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
South Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 Indiana Ave
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-7591
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-7591
Gr: PK-2 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Bernard Long Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Gr: PK-1 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
6008 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2166
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2166
Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
141 Birger Ave
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 692-7460
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 692-7460
Gr: PK-2 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
101 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Gr: PK-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
400 W State St
Hamel, IL 62046
(618) 692-7444
Hamel, IL 62046
(618) 692-7444
Gr: PK-2 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Gr: PK-2 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Franklin Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Gr: PK-2 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
6321 Midway Dr
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 692-7446
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 692-7446
Gr: PK-2 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1225 W High St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-8480
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-8480
Gr: PK-2 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
210 E Saint Louis Ave
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2001
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2001
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, IL include St. Jacob Elementary School, Maryville Elementary School and Alhambra Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison County?
22 public preschools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Madison County include: N O Nelson Elementary School vs. Goshen Elementary School, Goshen Elementary School vs. N O Nelson Elementary School, C A Henning School vs. Silver Creek Elementary School
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