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Best 62650 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 233 students in 62650, IL.
Public preschools in zipcode 62650 have a diversity score of 0.53, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62650, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Early Years
516 Jordan St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
Gr: PK | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational And Student Services
3 W Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
Gr: PK
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62650 Illinois

62650, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
8 Points Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Gr: 5-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Educational Daycare (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
330 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Educational Support Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
747 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2013)
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Jacksonville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2268 East Morton Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Gr: 12
Jefferson School (Closed 2005)
733 N Clay St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Gr: K-6 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 62650, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 62650, IL include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired and Illinois School For The Deaf.
How many public preschools are located in 62650?
4 public preschools are located in 62650.
What is the racial composition of students in 62650?
62650 public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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