For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 889 students in Centralia, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Centralia, IL are Raccoon Cons Elementary School, Central City Elementary School and Willow Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centralia, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Centralia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Centralia, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raccoon Cons Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3601 State Route 161
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Central City Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Douglas St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Willow Grove Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 W 7th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Schiller Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W 4th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: PK-1
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
422 S Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Centralia, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centralia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9330 Shattuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Grades: 12
| n/a students
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: 5-8
| 534 students
1101 S Locust St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: K
| 130 students
Hudelson Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
P.O. Box 548,
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 South Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Grades: 4
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Centralia, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Centralia, IL include Raccoon Cons Elementary School, Central City Elementary School and Willow Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Centralia?
5 public preschools are located in Centralia.
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia?
Centralia public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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