For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 6,011 students in Rock Island County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Rock Island County, IL are Riverdale Elementary School, Earl H Hanson Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Island County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Rock Island County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rock Island County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9424 256th St N
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3186
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3186
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Earl H Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Gr: PK-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 32nd Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1610
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1307 4th St W
Milan, IL 61264
(309) 793-5985
Milan, IL 61264
(309) 793-5985
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1550 41st St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1619
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1619
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Ricms
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 16th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1617
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1617
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Butterworth Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4205 48th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1604
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1604
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
George O Barr School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1305 5th Avenue
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-0639
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-0639
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4198 7th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Rock Island Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Eagle Ridge School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Eagle Ridge Dr
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2002
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2002
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lincoln-irving Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 16th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1612
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1612
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2503 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
3100 4th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 865-6900
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 865-6900
Gr: PK | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Gr: PK | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
3010 26th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1611
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1611
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rock Island County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arrowhead Ranch Residential School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1619 11th Ave
Coal Valley, IL 61240
(309) 799-7044
Coal Valley, IL 61240
(309) 799-7044
Gr: 8-12
Black Hawk Ed Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
4680 11th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 743-1460
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 743-1460
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
East Moline Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 Hillcrest Rd
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-4511
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-4511
Gr: 12
335 5th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1606
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
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1608
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Interdist Ece Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
4000 11th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3897
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3897
Mlk A R T Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Gr: 6-8
705 Edgington St
Reynolds, IL 61279
(309) 793-8060
Reynolds, IL 61279
(309) 793-8060
Gr: 4-6 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
United Township Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1275 Ave Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
Gr: 11-12
4200 Archer Dr
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-6810
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-6810
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rock Island County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Rock Island County, IL include Riverdale Elementary School, Earl H Hanson Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rock Island County?
18 public preschools are located in Rock Island County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Island County?
Rock Island County public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rock Island County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rock Island County include: Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Riverdale Elementary School, Riverdale Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Butterworth Elementary School vs. George Washington Elementary School
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