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Best 62702 Illinois Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 297 students in 62702, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in 62702, IL is Ridgely Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 62702 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62702, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62702, IL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62702 Illinois

62702, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pleasant Hill Elementary School (Closed 2014)
3040 East Linden Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 62702, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 62702, IL include Ridgely Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62702?
1 public preschools are located in 62702.
What is the racial composition of students in 62702?
62702 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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