For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 889 students in 62801, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 62801, IL are Raccoon Cons Elementary School, Central City Elementary School and Willow Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 62801 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62801, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62801, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raccoon Cons Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 State Route 161
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Douglas St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 W 7th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Schiller Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W 4th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: PK-1 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
422 S Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: PK | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
62801, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centralia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9330 Shattuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Gr: 12
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 5-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1101 S Locust St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: K | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Hudelson Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
P.O. Box 548,
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
200 South Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Gr: 4 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 62801, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 62801, IL include Raccoon Cons Elementary School, Central City Elementary School and Willow Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62801?
5 public preschools are located in 62801.
What is the racial composition of students in 62801?
62801 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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