For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 292 students in 62814, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 62814, IL are Farrington Elementary School and Bluford Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 62814 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62814, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62814, IL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farrington Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20941 E Divide Rd
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 755-4414
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 755-4414
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bluford Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
310 S Elm St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62814, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62814, IL include Farrington Elementary School and Bluford Grade School.
How many public preschools are located in 62814?
2 public preschools are located in 62814.
What is the racial composition of students in 62814?
62814 public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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