For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 697 students in 62521, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in 62521, IL is Montessori Academy For Peace. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 62521 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62521, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62521, IL Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montessori Academy For Peace
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Grades: PK-8
| 697 students
62521, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
575 North Brush College Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3184
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3184
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Heartland Region Efedual Credit High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1 College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2610 Salem Sch Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 864-2615
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 864-2615
Grades: K-3
| 90 students
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3201
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3201
Grades: 7-8
| 482 students
400 S Maffit St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3205
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3205
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62521, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62521, IL include Montessori Academy For Peace.
How many public preschools are located in 62521?
1 public preschools are located in 62521.
What is the racial composition of students in 62521?
62521 public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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