Best Public Preschools in Granite City, IL (2025-26)

Best Granite City Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 742 students in Granite City, IL.

The top ranked public preschools in Granite City, IL are Prather Elementary School and Venice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Granite City, IL public preschools have an score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 10% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Granite City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Granite City, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Prather Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
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2450 W 25th St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700

Gr: PK-K | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #22.

Venice Elementary School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953

Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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School

Location

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Granite City Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)

3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5836

Gr: PK | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1

Grigsby Intermediate School (Closed 2021)

3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544

Gr: 5-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Niedringhaus Elementary School (Closed 2014)

2901 State St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5813

Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Worthen Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3200 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700

Gr: K-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Granite City, IL?

The top ranked public preschools in Granite City, IL include Prather Elementary School and Venice Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Granite City?

2 public preschools are located in Granite City.

What is the racial composition of students in Granite City?

Granite City public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).