For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,230 students in 61032, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 61032, IL are Center Elementary School, Blackhawk Elementary School and Empire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 61032 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61032, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61032, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Blackhawk Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Gr: PK-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Laurel St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
61032, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Banks-bergagna Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 West Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Career & Technical Education Consolidated High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2037 West Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Gr: 9-12
806 E Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Gr: PK-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 61032, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 61032, IL include Center Elementary School, Blackhawk Elementary School and Empire Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61032?
4 public preschools are located in 61032.
What is the racial composition of students in 61032?
61032 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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