For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 803 students in 61301, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 61301, IL are Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 61301 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61301, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61301, IL Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
61301, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
345 6th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
La Salle-peru Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
542 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 61301, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 61301, IL include Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61301?
2 public preschools are located in 61301.
What is the racial composition of students in 61301?
61301 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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