Top 5 Best Franklin County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,662 students in Franklin County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, IL are Akin Comm Cons Elementary School, Ewing-northern Elementary School and Sesser-valier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akin Comm Cons Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21962 Akin Blacktop
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2180
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Ewing-northern Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51 N Main St
Ewing, IL 62836
(618) 629-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Sesser-valier Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Benton Grade Sch K-4
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Mckenzie St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-7181
Grades: PK-4
| 617 students
Rank: #55.
Christopher Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Snider St
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Grades: PK-8
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Thompsonville Grade School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21191 Shawneetown Rd
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #77.
Zeigler-royalton Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 87
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-2121
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 W 6th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464
Grades: PK-2
| 467 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Franklin County, IL

Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
501 S Snider St
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Grades: 5-8
| 495 students
6612 1st East St
Logan, IL 62856
(618) 439-4163
Grades: K-8
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, IL include Akin Comm Cons Elementary School, Ewing-northern Elementary School and Sesser-valier Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
8 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin County include: Akin Comm Cons Elementary School vs. Thompsonville Grade School

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