For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 330 students in Alexander County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Alexander County, IL are Egyptian Elementary School and Cairo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexander County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Alexander County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Alexander County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Egyptian Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Cairo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Elm St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Alexander County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Alexander County, IL include Egyptian Elementary School and Cairo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Alexander County?
2 public preschools are located in Alexander County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander County?
Alexander County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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