For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,054 students in Greene County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Greene County, IL are North Greene Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School and Carrollton Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Greene County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Greene Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 W North St
Roodhouse, IL 62082
(217) 589-4623
Roodhouse, IL 62082
(217) 589-4623
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 Prairie St
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2551
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2551
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Carrollton Grade School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
721 4th St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6831
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6831
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Greene County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Greene County, IL include North Greene Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School and Carrollton Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Greene County?
3 public preschools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Greene County include: Carrollton Grade School vs. Greenfield Elementary School
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