For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,384 students in Rock Island, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Rock Island, IL are Earl H Hanson Elementary School, Ridgewood Elementary School and Ricms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Island, 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 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Rock Island have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Earl H Hanson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Ricms
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 16th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4198 7th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Rank: #55.
Rock Island Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Grades: PK-6
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
Frances Willard Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2503 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Grades: PK
| 383 students
Rock Island, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5944
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5944
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
2601 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5925
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5925
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rock Island, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Rock Island, IL include Earl H Hanson Elementary School, Ridgewood Elementary School and Ricms.
How many public preschools are located in Rock Island?
7 public preschools are located in Rock Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Island?
Rock Island public preschools minority enrollment is 72% 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 are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rock Island include: Longfellow Elementary School vs. Earl H Hanson Elementary School, Earl H Hanson Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School, Earl H Hanson Elementary School vs. Frances Willard Elementary School
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