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Best Marion County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 2,126 students in Marion County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, IL are Iuka Comm Cons School, Raccoon Cons Elementary School and Central City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iuka Comm Cons School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
405 S Main St
Iuka, IL 62849
(618) 323-6233
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
South Central Elementary-kinmundy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
810 E 1st St, South Central El
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-7696
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Selmaville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3185 Selmaville Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Kell Grade School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
207 N Johnson St
Kell, IL 62853
(618) 822-6234
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Sandoval Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Perry Ave
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3450
Gr: PK-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Patoka Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Kinoka Rd
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Odin Attendance Center K-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
102 S Merritt St
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 740-4183
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 Marion County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, IL include Iuka Comm Cons School, Raccoon Cons Elementary School and Central City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
11 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?

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