For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 252 students in Colfax, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in Colfax, IL is Ridgeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Colfax, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Harrison St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-6531
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-6531
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Colfax, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 E Wood
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Colfax, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Colfax, IL include Ridgeview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colfax?
1 public preschools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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