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Best Centralia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 888 students in Centralia, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Centralia, IL are Raccoon Cons Elementary School, Central City Elementary School and Willow Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centralia, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Centralia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Centralia, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raccoon Cons Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 State Route 161
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
129 Douglas St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
815 W 7th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Schiller Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 W 4th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: PK-1 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Centralia Pre-kindergarten Center
422 S Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: PK | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Centralia, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Centralia, IL include Raccoon Cons Elementary School, Central City Elementary School and Willow Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Centralia?
5 public preschools are located in Centralia.
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia?
Centralia 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).

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