For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,001 students in Belleville, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Belleville, IL are Wingate Elementary School, Wolf Branch Elementary School and Ellis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belleville, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Belleville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Belleville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wingate Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Wingate Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 746-4802
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 746-4802
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Wolf Branch Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Grades: PK-4
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Ellis Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Illini Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Grades: PK-3
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Valley School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2465 Amann Dr
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 977 students
Rank: #55.
Whiteside Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2028 Lebanon Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Grades: PK-4
| 668 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Charles St
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Signal Hill Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Rank: #88.
High Mount Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1721 Boul Ave
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-1054
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-1054
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Charles St
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-2018
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-2018
Grades: PK
| 166 students
Belleville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2465 Amann Dr
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
Harmony Preschool (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
500 Wilshire
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Clair County Truant Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1722 West Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Grades: 8-11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Belleville, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Belleville, IL include Wingate Elementary School, Wolf Branch Elementary School and Ellis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Belleville?
9 public preschools are located in Belleville.
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville?
Belleville public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Belleville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Belleville include: Whiteside Elementary School vs. Belle Valley School, High Mount Elementary School vs. Belle Valley School, Belle Valley School vs. Whiteside Elementary School
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