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Best Fayette County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,261 students in Fayette County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fayette County, IL are Ramsey Elementary School, Vandalia Elementary School and St. Elmo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Fayette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramsey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
516 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Vandalia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1017 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Gr: PK-3 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
St. Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
519 W 2nd St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Gr: PK-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
460 W South St
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3368
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fayette County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fayette County, IL include Ramsey Elementary School, Vandalia Elementary School and St. Elmo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fayette County?
4 public preschools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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