For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,053 students in Clark County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, IL are Monroe Elementary School and Martinsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Monroe Ave
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2178
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2178
Gr: PK-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Martinsville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Kendall St
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4116
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4116
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
H E L P Marshall
Special Education School
815 S 9th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5805
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5805
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
805 S 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5411
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5411
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 East Main St
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2177
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2177
Gr: 7-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
H E L P Martinsville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 396
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4338
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4338
300 West Cumberland
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4132
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4132
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, IL include Monroe Elementary School and Martinsville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clark County?
4 public preschools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clark County include: Martinsville Elementary School vs. Monroe Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School vs. Martinsville Elementary School
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