For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 744 students in Fairview Heights, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Fairview Heights, IL are Illini Elementary School and William Holliday Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairview Heights, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Fairview Heights have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Public Preschools in Fairview Heights, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Illini Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 Circle Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
William Holliday Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Joseph Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fairview Heights, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Fairview Heights, IL include Illini Elementary School and William Holliday Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fairview Heights?
2 public preschools are located in Fairview Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairview Heights?
Fairview Heights 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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