For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,402 students in Christian County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Christian County, IL are Pana Elementary School, Morrisonville Elementary School and Edinburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Christian County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pana Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 W 9th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-1510
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Morrisonville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
313 School St
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6882
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6882
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Edinburg Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Gr: PK-4 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Prairie Street
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
404 Colegrove St Ste B
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4022
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4022
Gr: PK-1 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
805 N Cherokee St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Gr: PK-2 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Christian County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Christian County, IL include Pana Elementary School, Morrisonville Elementary School and Edinburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Christian County?
6 public preschools are located in Christian County.
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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