For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 558 students in 62471, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in 62471, IL is Vandalia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 62471 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62471, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 62471, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandalia Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1017 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Grades: PK-3
| 558 students
62471, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Grades: PK-1
| 295 students
Vandalia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Vandalia Work Camp (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62471, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62471, IL include Vandalia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62471?
1 public preschools are located in 62471.
What is the racial composition of students in 62471?
62471 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).
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