Best Schools in 61061, IL
61061, IL has 19 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,948 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 61061 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61061, IL
The top high schools in 61061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Byron High School 9-12
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byron Cusd 226 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
2. Oregon Jr/sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Oregon Cusd 220 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 663 Students
3. Ashton-franklin Center Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashton-franklin Center Cusd 275 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students
4. Stillman Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
5. Polo Comm High School
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Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
6. Dixon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61061, IL
The top middle schools in 61061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Byron Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byron Cusd 226 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
2. Meridian Jr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
3. Reagan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
4. Aplington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 115 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61061, IL
The top elementary schools in 61061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mary Morgan Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byron Cusd 226 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
2. Centennial Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
3. Oregon Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon Cusd 220 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 776 Students
4. Monroe Center Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students
5. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 310 Students
6. Ashton-franklin Center Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashton-franklin Center Cusd 275 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 256 Students
7. Madison School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 376 Students
8. Highland Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 361 Students
9. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 444 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61061, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61061, IL has a total population of 6,902 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61061, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 61061, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61061, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61061, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 61061, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61061, IL
How many schools are in 61061, IL?
61061, IL has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,948 students in total.
How do schools in 61061 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 61061 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 61061 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61061?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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