For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 741 students in Sparta, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Sparta, IL is Sparta Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sparta, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sparta Lincoln School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 741 students
Sparta, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
119 Legion Dr
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Grades: PK-3
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sparta, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Sparta, IL include Sparta Lincoln School.
How many public preschools are located in Sparta?
1 public preschools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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