For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 231 students in Salem, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Salem, IL is Selmaville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Salem have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Salem, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selmaville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 Selmaville Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Salem, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 S Maple St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Clntonmrnwshngtn Truant Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Marclinwash County Ctes High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Gr: 9-12
3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Gr: 5-8 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Salem, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Salem, IL include Selmaville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Salem?
1 public preschools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.