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Best Decatur Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,329 students in Decatur, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Decatur, IL are Montessori Academy For Peace and Robertson Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Decatur, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Academy For Peace
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Pershing Early Learning Center
2912 N University Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3301
Gr: PK | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Decatur, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Decatur, IL include Montessori Academy For Peace and Robertson Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Decatur?
3 public preschools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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