For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 742 students in Granite City, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Granite City, IL are Prather Elementary School and Venice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granite City, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Granite City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Granite City, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prather Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2450 W 25th St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Gr: PK-K | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Granite City, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5836
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5836
Gr: PK | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Gr: 5-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
2901 State St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5813
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5813
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
3200 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Gr: K-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Granite City, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Granite City, IL include Prather Elementary School and Venice Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Granite City?
2 public preschools are located in Granite City.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite City?
Granite City public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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