For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,022 students in Union County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Union County, IL are Jonesboro Elementary School, Cobden Elementary School and Dongola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Union County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jonesboro Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 Cook Ave
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-5148
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-5148
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cobden Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2311
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Dongola Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3365 N State Route 3
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
108 Warren St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-6851
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-6851
Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Five County Vocational Sys-anna Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
608 South Main St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-8421
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-8421
Gr: 9-12
Five County Vocational Sys-cobden Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
413 North Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Gr: 9-12
Safe School Roe 02 (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1000 N Mail St Oak Hall
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 342-6778
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 342-6778
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Union County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Union County, IL include Jonesboro Elementary School, Cobden Elementary School and Dongola Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Union County?
5 public preschools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Union County include: Cobden Elementary School vs. Shawnee Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School vs. Cobden Elementary School, Cobden Elementary School vs. Jonesboro Elementary School