For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,472 students in Randolph County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Randolph County, IL are Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School, Red Bud Elementary School and Chester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Randolph County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 Middle St
Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
(618) 284-3530
Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
(618) 284-3530
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 W Field Dr
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Grades: PK-8
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #44.
Steeleville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Coulterville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 W Grant St
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Sparta Lincoln School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 741 students
Randolph County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Menard Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
711 Kaskaskia St
Menard, IL 62259
(618) 826-5071
Menard, IL 62259
(618) 826-5071
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Red Brick School Omega (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
119 Legion Dr
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Grades: PK-3
| 378 students
540 Pine St
Tilden, IL 62292
(618) 587-2401
Tilden, IL 62292
(618) 587-2401
Grades: K-4
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Randolph County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Randolph County, IL include Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School, Red Bud Elementary School and Chester Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Randolph County?
6 public preschools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Randolph County include: Chester Elementary School vs. Steeleville Elementary School, Steeleville Elementary School vs. Sparta Lincoln School, Steeleville Elementary School vs. Chester Elementary School
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