For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 265 students in 61842, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in 61842, IL is Ruth M Schneider Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschool in zipcode 61842 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61842, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61842, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2611
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2611
Gr: PK-3 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 61842, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 61842, IL include Ruth M Schneider Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61842?
1 public preschools are located in 61842.
What is the racial composition of students in 61842?
61842 public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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