For the 2025 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 19% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 N Main St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Grades: PK-3
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lawrence Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Rural Route 2
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rr 2 227
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 947-2204
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 947-2204
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Safe School Roe12 Lawrence Cnty (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
907 15th St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
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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