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Best Rockford Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,685 students in Rockford, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Rockford, IL is Montessori Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Rockford, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Beyer Early Childhood Center
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Gr: PK | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Early Childhood Center
512 Fairview Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8400
Gr: PK | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Summerdale Early Childhood Center
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Gr: PK | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Gr: PK | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rockford, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockford, IL include Montessori Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockford?
5 public preschools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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