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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best St. Clair County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public preschools serving 13,587 students in St. Clair County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, IL are Scott Elementary School, J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elementary School and Smithton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Clair County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Clair County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in St. Clair County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4732 Patriots Dr
Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225
(618) 746-4738
Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1050 Ogle Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-8406
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Smithton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
316 S Hickory St
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-6863
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Delores Moye Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1010 Moye School Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 206-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Mascoutah Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
533 N 6th St
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-2152
Gr: PK-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
New Athens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Wingate Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Wingate Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 746-4802
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
408 Mary Jane St
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4553
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Estelle Kampmeyer Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
707 N Smiley St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6391
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Wolf Branch Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Gr: PK-4 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Marie Schaefer Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 S Cherry St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3621
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Laverna Evans Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 Dartmouth Dr
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3335
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Shiloh Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 Diamond Ct
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-7434
Gr: PK-3 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Belle Valley School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2465 Amann Dr
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Dawn Elser Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
309 Hartman Ln
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6336
Gr: PK-3 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 N Charles St
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Whiteside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2028 Lebanon Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Gr: PK-4 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Illini Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Circle Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
William Holliday Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Joseph Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2121.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Illini Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Gr: PK-3 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Bluffview Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
905 Bluffview Elementary Ln
Dupo, IL 62239
(618) 286-3311
Gr: PK-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2323.
High Mount Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1721 Boul Ave
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-1054
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Caseyville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
433 S 2nd St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 346-6205
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2525.
Marissa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
206 E Fulton St
Marissa, IL 62257
(618) 295-2339
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Madison St
Lovejoy, IL 62059
(618) 271-1014
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2828.
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: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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
Freeburg Primary Center
650 S State St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Gr: PK-2 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Millstadt Primary Center
105 W Parkview Dr
Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-7100
Gr: PK-2 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington School
400 S Charles St
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-2018
Gr: PK | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, IL include Scott Elementary School, J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elementary School and Smithton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Clair County?
33 public preschools are located in St. Clair County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in St. Clair County are often viewed compared to one another?

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