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Best Randolph County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,472 students in Randolph County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Randolph County, IL are Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School, Red Bud Elementary School and Chester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Randolph County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 Middle St
Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
(618) 284-3530
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 W Field Dr
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Steeleville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
609 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Coulterville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 W Grant St
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Sparta Lincoln School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Randolph County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Randolph County, IL include Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School, Red Bud Elementary School and Chester Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Randolph County?
6 public preschools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?

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