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Best Effingham County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,892 students in Effingham County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Effingham County, IL are Teutopolis Grade School, Beecher City Grade School and Dieterich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Effingham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Effingham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Teutopolis Grade School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
309 E Main St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Beecher City Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 E Vine
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 S Pine St
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5248
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Altamont Grade School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
407 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
3224 S Banker St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Gr: K | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Effingham County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Effingham County, IL include Teutopolis Grade School, Beecher City Grade School and Dieterich Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Effingham County?
6 public preschools are located in Effingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County?
Effingham County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Effingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Effingham County include: Dieterich Elementary School vs. Altamont Grade School, Altamont Grade School vs. Dieterich Elementary School

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