For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,065 students in Perry County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Perry County, IL are Pinckneyville Elementary School, Du Quoin Elementary School and Tamaroa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinckneyville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Mulberry St, Brian Paser
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5161
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5161
Gr: PK-4 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Du Quoin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Gr: PK-4 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Tamaroa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Main St
Tamaroa, IL 62888
(618) 496-5513
Tamaroa, IL 62888
(618) 496-5513
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Community Cons School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6067 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Perry County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Perry County, IL include Pinckneyville Elementary School, Du Quoin Elementary School and Tamaroa Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Perry County?
3 public preschools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Perry County include: Pinckneyville Elementary School vs. Tamaroa Elementary School, Tamaroa Elementary School vs. Pinckneyville Elementary School, Pinckneyville Elementary School vs. Du Quoin Elementary School
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