For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 627 students in 62223, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 62223, IL are Signal Hill Elementary School and Ellis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 62223 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62223, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62223, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Illini Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Gr: PK-3 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
62223, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harmony Preschool (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
500 Wilshire
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 62223, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 62223, IL include Signal Hill Elementary School and Ellis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62223?
2 public preschools are located in 62223.
What is the racial composition of students in 62223?
62223 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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