For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 259 students in Columbia, IL.
Columbia, IL public preschools have a diversity score of 0.18, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Columbia, IL (2026)
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113 S Rapp Ave
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Gr: PK-1 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Columbia, IL?
1 public preschools are located in Columbia, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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