For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 161 students in Richland County, IL.
Richland County, IL public preschools have a diversity score of 0.10, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Richland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
2107 E Hall St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-7258
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-7258
Gr: PK | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Safe School Program Roe 12 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
103 West Main St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Safe School Roe12 Richland Co (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
426 South Whittle Ave
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
103 Oak St
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2415
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2415
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
320 E North Ave
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
320 E North Ave
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Gr: 7-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Richland County, IL?
1 public preschools are located in Richland County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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