For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 332 students in 62526, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in 62526, IL is Robertson Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 62526 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62526, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62526, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
62526, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3789 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Gr: 7-8 | 465 students Minority enrollment: 52%
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Minority enrollment: 66%
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Minority enrollment: 71%
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 62526, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 62526, IL include Robertson Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in 62526?
2 public preschools are located in 62526.
What is the racial composition of students in 62526?
62526 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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