For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,416 students in 61571, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 61571, IL are Central Primary School, Lincoln Grade School and J L Hensey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 61571 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61571, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61571, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Primary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Grades: PK-4
| 685 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Grades: PK-4
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
J L Hensey Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Grades: PK-3
| 255 students
61571, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24363 Spring Creek
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 61571, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 61571, IL include Central Primary School, Lincoln Grade School and J L Hensey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61571?
3 public preschools are located in 61571.
What is the racial composition of students in 61571?
61571 public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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