For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 470 students in Altamont, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Altamont, IL is Altamont Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altamont, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Altamont have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Altamont, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altamont Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171
Grades: PK-8
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Altamont, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Altamont, IL include Altamont Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Altamont?
1 public preschools are located in Altamont.
What is the racial composition of students in Altamont?
Altamont public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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