For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 136 students in 61878, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in 61878, IL is Thomasboro Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 61878 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61878, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61878, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomasboro Grade School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Phillips St
Thomasboro, IL 61878
(217) 643-3275
Thomasboro, IL 61878
(217) 643-3275
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 61878, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 61878, IL include Thomasboro Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in 61878?
1 public preschools are located in 61878.
What is the racial composition of students in 61878?
61878 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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