For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 819 students in 62703, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 62703, IL are Harvard Park Elementary School, Edwin A Lee Elementary School and Feitshans Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 62703 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62703, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62703, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harvard Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Grades: PK-12
| 196 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Feitshans Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
62703, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2500 Taylor Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
Withrow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Grades: PK
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62703, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62703, IL include Harvard Park Elementary School, Edwin A Lee Elementary School and Feitshans Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62703?
3 public preschools are located in 62703.
What is the racial composition of students in 62703?
62703 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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