For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 558 students in Vandalia, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Vandalia, IL is Vandalia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vandalia, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Vandalia have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Vandalia, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vandalia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1017 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Gr: PK-3 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Vandalia, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Vandalia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Vandalia, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Vandalia, IL include Vandalia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Vandalia?
1 public preschools are located in Vandalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia?
Vandalia public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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