For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 305 students in Pope County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Pope County, IL is Pope County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pope County, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pope County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pope County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 State Highway 146 W
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-4011
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-4011
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pope County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pope County, IL include Pope County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pope County?
1 public preschools are located in Pope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?
Pope County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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