Best Schools in 61254, IL
61254, IL has 16 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,991 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 61254 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61254, IL
The top high schools in 61254, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orion Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
2. Geneseo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 809 Students
3. Annawan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annawan Cusd 226 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 105 Students
4. Cambridge Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Cusd 227 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 227 Students
5. Erie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61254, IL
The top middle schools in 61254, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orion Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orion Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 223 Students
2. Geneseo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 591 Students
3. Erie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 176 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61254, IL
The top elementary schools in 61254, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Erie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 246 Students
2. Cambridge Comm Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Cusd 227 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
3. C R Hanna Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orion Cusd 223 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
4. Annawan Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annawan Cusd 226 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 247 Students
5. Southwest Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
6. Northside Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
7. Millikin Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneseo Cusd 228 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
8. St Malachy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Malachy • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 110 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61254, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61254, IL has a total population of 11,609 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61254, 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 61254, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61254, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61254, 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 61254, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61254, IL
How many schools are in 61254, IL?
61254, IL has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,991 students in total.
How do schools in 61254 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 61254 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 61254 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61254?
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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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations