For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 584 students in Edwards County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Edwards County, IL are West Salem Grade School and Albion Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwards County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Edwards County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
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 Edwards County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Salem Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E School St
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Albion Grade School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
361 W Main St
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2327
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2327
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Edwards County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Edwards County, IL include West Salem Grade School and Albion Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Edwards County?
2 public preschools are located in Edwards County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards County?
Edwards 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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