For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 382 students in 61834, IL.
Public preschool in zipcode 61834 have an average reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public pre schools of 25%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61834, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14794 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
61834, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Danville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3820 East Main St
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Middlefork School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 61834, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 61834, IL include Southwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61834?
1 public preschools are located in 61834.
What is the racial composition of students in 61834?
61834 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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