For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 620 students in 61611, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in 61611, IL is Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 61611 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61611, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61611, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Briarbrook Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
Grades: PK-2
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Oakwood Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
Grades: PK-2
| 192 students
61611, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wcsea-riverview (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 61611, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 61611, IL include Riverview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61611?
3 public preschools are located in 61611.
What is the racial composition of students in 61611?
61611 public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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