For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 348 students in Madison, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Madison, IL is Bernard Long Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bernard Long Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Madison, Illinois 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6864
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6864
Grades: K-3
| 204 students
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Madison, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Madison, IL include Bernard Long Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison?
1 public preschools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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