For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 223 students in White County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in White County, IL is Wells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in White County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in White County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 W North St
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7214
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7214
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3515
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3515
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
White County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 39
Enfield, IL 62835
(618) 963-2521
Enfield, IL 62835
(618) 963-2521
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Learning Alternative Branch Mill Shoals (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 303
Mill Shoals, IL 62862
(618) 896-5525
Mill Shoals, IL 62862
(618) 896-5525
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Ohio & Wabash Valley Rvs High School (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
800 South Division St
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-2274
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-2274
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in White County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in White County, IL include Wells Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in White County?
2 public preschools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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