For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 382 students in 61834, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in 61834, IL is Southwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 61834 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61834, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61834, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14794 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
61834, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Danville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3820 East Main St
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Middlefork School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 61834, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 61834, IL include Southwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61834?
1 public preschools are located in 61834.
What is the racial composition of students in 61834?
61834 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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