For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 375 students in 62523, IL.
Public preschools in zipcode 62523 have a diversity score of 0.65, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62523, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3301
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3301
Gr: PK | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
62523, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Heartland Technical Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in 62523, IL?
1 public preschools are located in 62523, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 62523?
62523 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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