Best Public Preschools in Rock Island, IL (2025-26)

Best Rock Island Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,367 students in Rock Island, IL.

The top ranked public preschools in Rock Island, IL are Earl H Hanson Elementary School, Ridgewood Elementary School and Ricms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rock Island, IL public preschools have an score of 13% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Rock Island have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Rock Island, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Earl H Hanson Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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4000 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930

Gr: PK-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: #22.

Ridgewood Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980

Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #33.

Ricms

(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
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2101 16th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995

Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #44.

Longfellow Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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4198 7th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975

Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: #55.

Rock Island Academy

(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
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930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970

Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #66.

Frances Willard Elementary School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 4%)
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2503 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940

Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: n/an/a

Horace Mann Elc

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3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928

Gr: PK | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Rock Island, Illinois

Rock Island, Illinois 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Grant Intensive Basic Elementary School (Closed 2006)

600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942

Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 88%

Interdist Ece Program (Closed 2011)

3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928

Gr: PK

Mlk A R T Program (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980

Gr: 6-8

R I Primary Academy (Closed 2011)

930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5944

Gr: PK-2

Ricms Intermediate (Closed 2011)

2601 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5925

Gr: 3-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Rock Island, IL?

The top ranked public preschools in Rock Island, IL include Earl H Hanson Elementary School, Ridgewood Elementary School and Ricms.

How many public preschools are located in Rock Island?

7 public preschools are located in Rock Island.

What is the racial composition of students in Rock Island?

Rock Island public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Rock Island are often viewed compared to one another?