For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 952 students in Saline County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Saline County, IL are Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School and Eldorado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 W Furlong St
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Eldorado Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Alexander St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: PK
| 120 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
114 W Main St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Saline County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Saline County, IL include Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School and Eldorado Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saline County?
3 public preschools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Saline County include: Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School vs. Eldorado Elementary School
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