For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 790 students in 61761, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 61761, IL are Sugar Creek Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 61761 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61761, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61761, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Towanda Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 61761, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 61761, IL include Sugar Creek Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61761?
2 public preschools are located in 61761.
What is the racial composition of students in 61761?
61761 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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