Best Public Preschools in Springfield, IL (2026)

Best Springfield Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,674 students in Springfield, IL.

The top-ranked public preschools in Springfield, IL are Ridgely Elementary School, Harvard Park Elementary School and Edwin A Lee 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 score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and score of 7% (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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Springfield, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ridgely Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259

Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #22.

Harvard Park Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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2501 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214

Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Edwin A Lee Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828

Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Feitshans Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030

Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: n/an/a

Early Learning Center

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2501 S 1st St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163

Gr: PK | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

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Springfield, Illinois 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Capital Area School Of Nursing (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431

Gr: 9-12

Capital College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)

1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257

Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Feitshans Academy (Closed 2013)

1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030

Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

2500 Taylor Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849

Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Pleasant Hill Elementary School (Closed 2014)

3040 East Linden Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256

Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Springfield Learning Academy (Closed 2021)

101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358

Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Withrow Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284

Gr: PK | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

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, Harvard Park Elementary School and Edwin A Lee Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Springfield?

5 public preschools are located in Springfield.

What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?

Springfield public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).