For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 176 students in 61401, IL.
Public preschools in zipcode 61401 have a diversity score of 0.73, which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61401, IL Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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940 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2031
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2031
Gr: PK-K | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
61401, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
849 S Henderson St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Galesburg Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1135 West Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Gr: 11-12
832 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Phoenix Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
938 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-7808
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-7808
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in 61401, IL?
1 public preschools are located in 61401, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 61401?
61401 public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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