For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,277 students in Champaign, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Champaign, IL are International Prep Academy and Garden Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Champaign, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Champaign have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Champaign, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Prep Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Grades: PK-8
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Garden Hills Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Garden Hills Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3872
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3872
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
809 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3881
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3881
Grades: PK
| 268 students
Champaign, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Education For Employment Sys 330 High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3 Henson Place
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
R E A D Y Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
512 W Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Champaign, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Champaign, IL include International Prep Academy and Garden Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Champaign?
3 public preschools are located in Champaign.
What is the racial composition of students in Champaign?
Champaign public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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