For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 503 students in 62561, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in 62561, IL is Riverton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 62561 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62561, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62561, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62561, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62561, IL include Riverton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62561?
1 public preschools are located in 62561.
What is the racial composition of students in 62561?
62561 public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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