For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,263 students in 62656, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 62656, IL are Central Elementary School, Washington-monroe Elementary School and Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 62656 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62656, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62656, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Washington-monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1002 Pekin St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2695 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 11th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-2 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
62656, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
710 5th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Gr: K-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Lincoln Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1098 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Gr: 12
Logan Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1096 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62656, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62656, IL include Central Elementary School, Washington-monroe Elementary School and Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62656?
6 public preschools are located in 62656.
What is the racial composition of students in 62656?
62656 public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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