For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,065 students in Perry County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Perry County, IL are Pinckneyville Elementary School, Du Quoin Elementary School and Community Cons School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinckneyville Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Mulberry St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5161
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5161
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Du Quoin Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Grades: PK-4
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Community Cons School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6067 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pinckneyville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5835 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Tri-county Sacred Heart School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Po Box 472
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 790-2323
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 790-2323
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Perry County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Perry County, IL include Pinckneyville Elementary School, Du Quoin Elementary School and Community Cons School.
How many public preschools are located in Perry County?
3 public preschools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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