For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 680 students in Mount Vernon, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, IL are Summersville Grade School and Bethel Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mount Vernon, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summersville Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Bethel Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Clnton/mrn/wshngtn Pre-kind Prog
Alternative School
1710 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
301 S 17th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8087
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8087
Gr: PK | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, IL include Summersville Grade School and Bethel Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Vernon?
4 public preschools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mount Vernon include: Bethel Grade School vs. Summersville Grade School, Summersville Grade School vs. Bethel Grade School
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