Top 3 Best 62703 Illinois Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 819 students in 62703, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 62703, IL are Edwin A Lee Elementary School, Harvard Park Elementary School and Feitshans Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 62703 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 62703, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62703, IL Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Grades: PK-12
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Harvard Park Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Feitshans Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62703 Illinois

62703, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
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
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 62703, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62703, IL include Edwin A Lee Elementary School, Harvard Park Elementary School and Feitshans Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62703?
3 public preschools are located in 62703.
What is the racial composition of students in 62703?
62703 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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