For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 799 students in Wayne County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IL are Wayne City Attendance Center, Johnsonville Elementary School and North Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne City Attendance Center
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Johnsonville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
891 County Highway 16
Johnsonville, IL 62850
(618) 673-3044
Johnsonville, IL 62850
(618) 673-3044
Gr: PK-4 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 N 1st St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Gr: PK-3 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IL include Wayne City Attendance Center, Johnsonville Elementary School and North Side Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
3 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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