Best Schools in 61068, IL
61068, IL has 19 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 8,139 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 61068 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61068, IL
The top high schools in 61068, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashton-franklin Center Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashton-franklin Center Cusd 275 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students
2. Stillman Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
3. Rochelle Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
4. Dekalb High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2083 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61068, IL
The top middle schools in 61068, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meridian Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
2. Rochelle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochelle Ccsd 231 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students
3. Huntley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61068, IL
The top elementary schools in 61068, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eswood C C Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eswood Ccsd 269 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 70 Students
2. Creston Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Ccsd 161 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students
3. Kings Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kings Cons Sd 144 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 86 Students
4. Steward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steward Esd 220 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 70 Students
5. Monroe Center Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 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. Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochelle Ccsd 231 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 278 Students
8. Tilton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochelle Ccsd 231 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 330 Students
9. Malta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students
10. St Paul Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 109 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61068, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61068, IL has a total population of 14,609 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61068, 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 61068, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61068, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61068, 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 61068, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61068, IL
How many schools are in 61068, IL?
61068, IL has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 8,139 students in total.
How do schools in 61068 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 61068 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 61068 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61068?
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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