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Best Carbondale Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,304 students in Carbondale, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Carbondale, IL are Giant City Elementary School and Unity Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Carbondale, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Giant City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1062 Boskydell Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Unity Point Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4033 S Illinois Ave
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Parrish Elementary School
121 N Parrish Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Gr: PK-1 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carbondale, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carbondale, IL include Giant City Elementary School and Unity Point Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carbondale?
3 public preschools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?

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