Best Schools in 61071, IL
61071, IL has 18 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 5,991 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 61071 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61071, IL
The top high schools in 61071, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
2. Rock Falls Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Falls Twp Hsd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
3. Prophetstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61071, IL
The top middle schools in 61071, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
2. Rock Falls Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Falls Esd 13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
3. Challand Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61071, IL
The top elementary schools in 61071, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
2. Tampico Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
3. Prophetstown Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 243 Students
4. Montmorency Ccsd #145
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montmorency Ccsd 145 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 210 Students
5. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 340 Students
6. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 350 Students
7. Merrill Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Falls Esd 13 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 246 Students
8. St Andrew Catholic Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Andrew Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 80 Students
9. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 401 Students
10. Franklin Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 414 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61071, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61071, IL has a total population of 13,402 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61071, 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 61071, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61071, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61071, 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 61071, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61071, IL
How many schools are in 61071, IL?
61071, IL has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 5,991 students in total.
How do schools in 61071 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 61071 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 61071 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61071?
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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