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Top 5 Best East Saint Louis Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,600 students in East Saint Louis, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in East Saint Louis, IL are Maplewood Elementary School, Lalumier Elementary School and Estelle Sauget School Of Choice. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Saint Louis, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in East Saint Louis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in East Saint Louis, IL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
Grades: PK-2
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Lalumier Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6702 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
Grades: PK-3
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
Katie Harper-wright Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7710 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vivian Adams Early Child Center
501 Katherine Dunham Pl
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
Grades: PK
| 376 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in East Saint Louis, Illinois

East Saint Louis, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Alta Sita Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2601 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3800
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Alternative Middle School (Closed 2009)
2436 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3810
Grades: 5-8
| 87 students
Attucks Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2436 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Billy Jones Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1601 Cleveland
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3890
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
The Bridge High School (Closed 2023)
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Brown Elementary School (Closed 2013)
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3820
Grades: PK-3
| 142 students
Clark Middle School (Closed 2023)
3310 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Curtis Miller Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4400 Grand St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3790
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Dalton Gardens Elementary School (Closed 2004)
2600 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Donald Mchenry Elementary School (Closed 2013)
2700 Summit Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3950
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Edgemont Elementary School (Closed 2023)
8601 Washington St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3850
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Estelle Sauget Academic Center (Closed 2013)
1700 Jerome Ln
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
Grades: K-12
| 283 students
Harding Elementary School (Closed 2007)
731 N 74th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Hawthorne Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1798 College Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3880
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
Jerome Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
1825 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3712
Grades: PK-K
| 191 students
John Robinson Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1435 Market Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3980
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Lilly-freeman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1236 E Broadway
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Lucas Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1620 Russell Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Manners Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1915 N 55th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Masonclark Middle School (Closed 2010)
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Miles D Davis Elementary School (Closed 2023)
725 N 15th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3830
Grades: K
| 456 students
Morrison Elementary School (Closed 2007)
630 N 59th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3940
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Nelson Mandela School (Closed 2013)
1800 North 25th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3920
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Riverbend Prof-tech Academy (Closed 2023)
27th & Henrieth Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Skyway Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4817 Hallows Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southwestern Il Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
950 North Kingshwy
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 394-2200
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Tomorrows Builders Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1798 College Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 874-1671
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Vernice G Neely School (Closed 2013)
4400 Grand St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3760
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Wilson Elementary School (Closed 2006)
4817 Hallows Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wirth School Of Choice (Closed 2013)
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3722
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
Wyvetter Younge 9th Grade Center (Closed 2023)
3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3760
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Yvetta H Younge Middle School (Closed 2023)
3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3760
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in East Saint Louis, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in East Saint Louis, IL include Maplewood Elementary School, Lalumier Elementary School and Estelle Sauget School Of Choice.
How many public preschools are located in East Saint Louis?
5 public preschools are located in East Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in East Saint Louis?
East Saint Louis public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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