For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,708 students in Williamson County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Williamson County, IL are Adams School, Jefferson Elementary School and Crab Orchard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamson County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Williamson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Williamson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15470 Lake Of Egypt Rd
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Boulevard St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Grand Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Gr: PK-2 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
601 N 17th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Gr: PK-1 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Williamson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chittyville Alternative Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 N 10th
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Williamson County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Williamson County, IL include Adams School, Jefferson Elementary School and Crab Orchard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Williamson County?
5 public preschools are located in Williamson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamson County?
Williamson County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Williamson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Williamson County include: Crab Orchard Elementary School vs. Adams School, Adams School vs. Crab Orchard Elementary School
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