For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,243 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 18% (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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Freeport, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Blackhawk Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Gr: PK-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Gr: PK-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Laurel St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Gr: PK-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (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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