For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 575 students in 62206, IL.
Public preschools in zipcode 62206 have an average reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public pre schools of 25%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62206, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
Grades: PK-2
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
62206, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3820
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3820
Grades: 5-12
| 224 students
Fort Bowman Academy Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
2734 Calvin Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-7404
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-7404
Grades: K-12
| 283 students
1825 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3712
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3712
Grades: PK-K
| 191 students
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3722
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3722
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62206, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62206, IL include Maplewood Elementary School and Estelle Sauget School Of Choice.
How many public preschools are located in 62206?
2 public preschools are located in 62206.
What is the racial composition of students in 62206?
62206 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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