For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,052 students in 61265, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 61265, IL are Hamilton Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 61265 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61265, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61265, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 32nd Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1610
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1550 41st St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1619
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1619
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1617
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1617
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Butterworth Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4205 48th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1604
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1604
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln-irving Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 16th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1612
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1612
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
3010 26th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1611
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1611
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 61265, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 61265, IL include Hamilton Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61265?
6 public preschools are located in 61265.
What is the racial composition of students in 61265?
61265 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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