For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 826 students in Lawrence County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, IL are Bridgeport Grade School and Parkside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lawrence County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport Grade School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 N Main St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Gr: PK-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lawrence Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Rural Route 2
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064
Gr: 12
Safe School Roe12 Lawrence Cnty (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
907 15th St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, IL include Bridgeport Grade School and Parkside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence County?
2 public preschools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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