For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 742 students in Granite City, IL.
Granite City, IL public preschools have an average reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre schools of 25%).
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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 657 students
Rank: #22.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students
Granite City, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5836
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5836
Grades: PK
| 257 students
3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Grades: 5-6
| 876 students
2901 State St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5813
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5813
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
3200 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Grades: K-4
| 301 students
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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