For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 799 students in Wayne County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IL are Wayne City Attendance Center, Johnsonville Elementary School and North Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne City Attendance Center
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Johnsonville Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
891 County Highway 16
Johnsonville, IL 62850
(618) 673-3044
Johnsonville, IL 62850
(618) 673-3044
Grades: PK-4
| 114 students
Rank: #33.
North Side Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 N 1st St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Grades: PK-3
| 336 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R R 2 Box 546
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Rr 1
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IL include Wayne City Attendance Center, Johnsonville Elementary School and North Side Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
3 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne 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).
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