For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 627 students in 62223, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 62223, IL are Ellis Elementary School and Signal Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 62223 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62223, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62223, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellis Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Illini Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Grades: PK-3
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Signal Hill Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
62223, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Harmony Preschool (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
500 Wilshire
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62223, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62223, IL include Ellis Elementary School and Signal Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62223?
2 public preschools are located in 62223.
What is the racial composition of students in 62223?
62223 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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