For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,272 students in Clinton County, IL. The top-ranked public preschools in Clinton County, IL are Bartelso Elementary School, Germantown Elementary School and Aviston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bartelso Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
306 S Washington St
Bartelso, IL 62218
(618) 765-2164
Bartelso, IL 62218
(618) 765-2164
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Walnut St
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Aviston Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 N. Main St.
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Gr: PK-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Albers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 N Broadway
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Damiansville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 E Main St
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
St. Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18004 Saint Rose Rd
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Beckemeyer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 4th St
Beckemeyer, IL 62219
(618) 227-8242
Beckemeyer, IL 62219
(618) 227-8242
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Carlyle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
951 6th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clinton County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clinton County, IL include Bartelso Elementary School, Germantown Elementary School and Aviston Elementary School. Clinton County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Clinton County?
10 public preschools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clinton County include: Damiansville Elementary School vs. St. Rose Elementary School, Bartelso Elementary School vs. St. Rose Elementary School, Damiansville Elementary School vs. Albers Elementary School
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