For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 564 students in Jersey County, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Jersey County, IL is Grafton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jersey County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Jersey County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jersey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grafton Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Grafton Hills Dr
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3388
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3388
Grades: PK-4
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 W Carpenter St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4313
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4313
Grades: PK-1
| 370 students
Jersey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
28968 Delhi Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Grades: 1-5
| 88 students
24621 Elm St
Dow, IL 62022
(618) 885-5422
Dow, IL 62022
(618) 885-5422
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
104 North Public Rd
Fieldon, IL 62031
(618) 376-4771
Fieldon, IL 62031
(618) 376-4771
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jersey County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Jersey County, IL include Grafton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jersey County?
2 public preschools are located in Jersey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey County?
Jersey County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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