For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 730 students in 61761, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 61761, IL are Sugar Creek Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 61761 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61761, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61761, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Towanda Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 61761, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 61761, IL include Sugar Creek Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61761?
2 public preschools are located in 61761.
What is the racial composition of students in 61761?
61761 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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