Best Fairview Heights Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 733 students in Fairview Heights, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fairview Heights, IL are Illini Elementary School and William Holliday Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairview Heights, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Fairview Heights have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Fairview Heights, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Illini Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Circle Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
William Holliday Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Joseph Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fairview Heights, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fairview Heights, IL include Illini Elementary School and William Holliday Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fairview Heights?
2 public preschools are located in Fairview Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairview Heights?
Fairview Heights public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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