For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 350 students in 61071, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in 61071, IL is East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 61071 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61071, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61071, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
3505 Prophet Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Gr: PK | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
61071, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bi-county Sp Ed-ecse Montmorency (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9415 Hoover Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Bi-county Sp Ed-hi Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9413 Hoover Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 15%
3505 Prophet Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-8733
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-8733
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 61071, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 61071, IL include East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61071?
2 public preschools are located in 61071.
What is the racial composition of students in 61071?
61071 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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