For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 892 students in Springfield, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Springfield, IL is Ridgely Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Springfield, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
2501 S 1st St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
Gr: PK | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Springfield, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Springfield, IL include Ridgely Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Springfield?
2 public preschools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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