Best Public Preschools in Coles County (2025-26)

Best Coles County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 604 students in Coles County, IL.

The top ranked public preschools in Coles County, IL are Life Academy and Lake Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Coles County, IL public preschools have an score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Coles County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Coles County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Life Academy

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
:

Bottom 50%

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2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704

Gr: PK-12

Rank: #22.

Lake Crest Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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310 Teeter St
Oakland, IL 61943
(217) 346-2166

Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: n/an/a

Franklin Elementary School

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1201 S 6th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800

Gr: PK | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: n/an/a

Mark Twain Elementary School

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1021 13th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-8000

Gr: PK-K | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Coles County, IL

Coles County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Armstrong Center Tmh School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1400 Piatt Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959

Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Bennett Elementary School (Closed 2004)

205 S 32nd St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627

Gr: K-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Charleston Bridges (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151

Gr: 6-12

Eastern Il Efedual Credit High School (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

1617 Lakeland Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238

Gr: 9-12

Humboldt Bridges (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

308 Adams St, Humboldt Bridges
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 268-4101

Gr: 6-12

Humboldt Elementary School (Closed 2004)

P O Box 37
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 856-2116

Gr: K-5 | 142 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Lerna Elementary School (Closed 2006)

P O Box 129
Lerna, IL 62440
(217) 234-9298

Gr: K-3 | 54 students

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2004)

1200 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626

Gr: K-3 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 5%

Neil Armstrong Program/hawthorne High School (Closed 2023)

2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800

Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2004)

1200 Shelby Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464

Gr: PK-3 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Coles County, IL?

The top ranked public preschools in Coles County, IL include Life Academy and Lake Crest Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Coles County?

4 public preschools are located in Coles County.

What is the racial composition of students in Coles County?

Coles County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).