For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 639 students in 62522, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in 62522, IL is Montessori Academy For Peace. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschool in zipcode 62522 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62522, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62522, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montessori Academy For Peace
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
62522, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Durfee Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62522, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62522, IL include Montessori Academy For Peace.
How many public preschools are located in 62522?
1 public preschools are located in 62522.
What is the racial composition of students in 62522?
62522 public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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