For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,142 students in Clay County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, IL are Flora Elementary School, Clay City Elementary School and North Clay Elem/jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Flora Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 Emory St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Clay City Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 South Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
North Clay Elem/jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Route 45 N
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7215 Old Highway 50
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2226
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2226
Grades: 4-5
| 167 students
200 N Olive Rd
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Grades: K-3
| 247 students
Safe School Roe 12 Clay County (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
231 South Main St
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3062
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3062
Grades: 11
| 1 students
114 E Washington St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8118
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8118
Grades: PK-K
| 178 students
601 Church St
Xenia, IL 62899
(618) 678-2205
Xenia, IL 62899
(618) 678-2205
Grades: K-4
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clay County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, IL include Flora Elementary School, Clay City Elementary School and North Clay Elem/jr High School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
3 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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