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Best East Saint Louis Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,601 students in East Saint Louis, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in East Saint Louis, IL are Maplewood Elementary School, Lalumier Elementary School and Estelle Sauget School Of Choice. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Saint Louis, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in East Saint Louis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in East Saint Louis, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Lalumier Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6702 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
Gr: PK-3 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Katie Harper-wright Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7710 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Gr: PK-4 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Vivian Adams Early Child Center
501 Katherine Dunham Pl
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
Gr: PK | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in East Saint Louis, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in East Saint Louis, IL include Maplewood Elementary School, Lalumier Elementary School and Estelle Sauget School Of Choice.
How many public preschools are located in East Saint Louis?
5 public preschools are located in East Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in East Saint Louis?
East Saint Louis public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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