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Best Freeport Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,230 students in Freeport, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Freeport, IL are Center Elementary School, Blackhawk Elementary School and Empire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeport, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Freeport have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Freeport, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Blackhawk Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Gr: PK-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W Laurel St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Freeport, Illinois

Freeport, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Banks-bergagna Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 West Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Career & Technical Education Consolidated High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2037 West Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Gr: 9-12
Eslell Preschool (Closed 2012)
511 South Liberty Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Gr: PK
Taylor Park Elementary School (Closed 2023)
806 E Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Gr: PK-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Freeport, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Freeport, IL include Center Elementary School, Blackhawk Elementary School and Empire Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Freeport?
4 public preschools are located in Freeport.
What is the racial composition of students in Freeport?
Freeport public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Freeport are often viewed compared to one another?

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