For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 169 students in 61914, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in 61914, IL is Okaw Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschool in zipcode 61914 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61914, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61914, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okaw Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Grades: PK-4
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 61914, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 61914, IL include Okaw Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61914?
1 public preschools are located in 61914.
What is the racial composition of students in 61914?
61914 public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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