Best 61265 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,028 students in 61265, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 61265, IL are Hamilton Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 61265 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61265, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61265, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 32nd Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 41st St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1619
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3530 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1617
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Butterworth Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4205 48th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1604
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln-irving Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 16th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1612
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
3010 26th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1611
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61265 Illinois

61265, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
335 5th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1606
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1518 25th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1608
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
4000 11th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3897

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 61265, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 61265, IL include Hamilton Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61265?
6 public preschools are located in 61265.
What is the racial composition of students in 61265?
61265 public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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