For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,076 students in Washington County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, IL are Okawville Grade School, Nashville Grade School and Ashley Com Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington 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 25% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okawville Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6157
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6157
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Nashville Grade School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 E Gorman St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ashley Com Consolidated School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Third St
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, IL include Okawville Grade School, Nashville Grade School and Ashley Com Consolidated School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
4 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washington County include: Okawville Grade School vs. Nashville Grade School, Nashville Grade School vs. Okawville Grade School, Nashville Grade School vs. Ashley Com Consolidated School
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