Top 5 Best Springfield Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,704 students in Springfield, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Springfield, IL are Edwin A Lee Elementary School, Ridgely Elementary School and Feitshans Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Springfield, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Grades: PK-12
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Feitshans Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harvard Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
2501 S 1st St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
Grades: PK
| 419 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
2500 Taylor Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
3040 East Linden Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Grades: PK
| 287 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Springfield, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Springfield, IL include Edwin A Lee Elementary School, Ridgely Elementary School and Feitshans Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Springfield, IL?
5 public preschools are located in Springfield, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield, IL?
Springfield, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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