For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 129 students in Buncombe, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Buncombe, IL is Lick Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buncombe, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Buncombe have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Buncombe, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lick Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7355 Lick Creek Rd
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Buncombe, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Buncombe, IL include Lick Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Buncombe?
1 public preschools are located in Buncombe.
What is the racial composition of students in Buncombe?
Buncombe public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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