For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 357 students in Carlyle, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Carlyle, IL is Carlyle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlyle, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Carlyle have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carlyle, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlyle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
951 6th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Carlyle, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Safe School Program Carlyle (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1063 Fairfax
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-6003
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-6003
1171 Livingston
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3511
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3511
Gr: 5-6 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carlyle, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carlyle, IL include Carlyle Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carlyle?
1 public preschools are located in Carlyle.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlyle?
Carlyle public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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