For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,261 students in Fayette County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Fayette County, IL are Ramsey Elementary School, Vandalia Elementary School and St. Elmo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fayette County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramsey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
516 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2010
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Vandalia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1017 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Gr: PK-3 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
St. Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 W 2nd St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 W South St
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3368
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3368
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rr 1 Box 35-3
Farina, IL 62838
(618) 245-6112
Farina, IL 62838
(618) 245-6112
Gr: 4-5 | 104 students
Vandalia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fayette County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Fayette County, IL include Ramsey Elementary School, Vandalia Elementary School and St. Elmo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fayette County?
4 public preschools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fayette County include: Ramsey Elementary School vs. Vandalia Elementary School, Vandalia Elementary School vs. Ramsey Elementary School
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