For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 438 students in 61554, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in 61554, IL is Marquette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 61554 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61554, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61554, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Joliet Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Gr: PK-3 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Gr: PK | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
61554, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
109 Rogers Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3401
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3401
Gr: 3-5 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Tazewell City 320 Training Prg High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
200 South 2nd St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 61554, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 61554, IL include Marquette Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61554?
2 public preschools are located in 61554.
What is the racial composition of students in 61554?
61554 public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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