For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 609 students in 62629, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in 62629, IL is Ball Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschool in zipcode 62629 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62629, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62629, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ball Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Gr: PK-4 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62629, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62629, IL include Ball Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62629?
1 public preschools are located in 62629.
What is the racial composition of students in 62629?
62629 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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