For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 256 students in Palestine, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Palestine, IL is Palestine Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palestine, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Palestine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 Palestine, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palestine Grade School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Washington St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Palestine, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Palestine, IL include Palestine Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in Palestine?
1 public preschools are located in Palestine.
What is the racial composition of students in Palestine?
Palestine 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).
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