For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,230 students in Freeport, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Freeport, IL are Center Elementary School, Blackhawk Elementary School and Empire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeport, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Freeport have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Freeport, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Blackhawk Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Grades: PK-4
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Empire Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Grades: PK-4
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Laurel St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Grades: PK-4
| 320 students
Freeport, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Banks-bergagna Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 West Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Career & Technical Education Consolidated High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2037 West Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
511 South Liberty Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Grades: PK
| n/a students
806 E Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Freeport, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Freeport, IL include Center Elementary School, Blackhawk Elementary School and Empire Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Freeport?
4 public preschools are located in Freeport.
What is the racial composition of students in Freeport?
Freeport public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Freeport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Freeport include: Center Elementary School vs. Empire Elementary School, Empire Elementary School vs. Center Elementary School, Center Elementary School vs. Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
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