Best Schools in 61262, IL
61262, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,957 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 61262 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61262, IL
The top high schools in 61262, 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. Cambridge Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Cusd 227 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 227 Students
3. Alwood Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alwood Cusd 225 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students
4. Sherrard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61262, IL
The top middle schools in 61262, 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. Sherrard Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 220 Students
3. Matherville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 190 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61262, IL
The top elementary schools in 61262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambridge Comm Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Cusd 227 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
2. C R Hanna Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orion Cusd 223 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
3. Winola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 273 Students
4. Alwood Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alwood Cusd 225 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61262, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61262, IL has a total population of 1,149 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61262, 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 61262, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61262, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61262, 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 61262, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61262, IL
How many schools are in 61262, IL?
61262, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,957 students in total.
How do schools in 61262 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 61262 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 61262 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61262?
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: 56%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations