For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 296 students in 62401, IL.
Public preschools in zipcode 62401 have a diversity score of 0.31, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62401, IL Public Preschools (2026-27)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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3224 S Banker St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Gr: K | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
62401, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20117 N 1525th St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Gr: 3-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Gr: 1-2 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
900 West Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in 62401, IL?
2 public preschools are located in 62401, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 62401?
62401 public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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