For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,367 students in Rock Island, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rock Island, IL are Earl H Hanson Elementary School, Ridgewood Elementary School and Ricms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Island, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Rock Island have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rock Island, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earl H Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Gr: PK-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Ricms
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 16th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4198 7th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Rock Island Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2503 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Gr: PK | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rock Island, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Mlk A R T Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rock Island, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rock Island, IL include Earl H Hanson Elementary School, Ridgewood Elementary School and Ricms.
How many public preschools are located in Rock Island?
7 public preschools are located in Rock Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Island?
Rock Island public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rock Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rock Island include: Longfellow Elementary School vs. Earl H Hanson Elementary School, Earl H Hanson Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School, Earl H Hanson Elementary School vs. Frances Willard Elementary School
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