Best Schools in 61270, IL
61270, IL has 20 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,190 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 61270 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61270, IL
The top high schools in 61270, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chadwick-milledgeville Jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadwick-milledgeville Cusd 399 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Morrison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
3. Erie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
4. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
5. Fulton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Bend Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 273 Students
6. Prophetstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61270, IL
The top middle schools in 61270, 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. Erie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 176 Students
3. River Bend Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Bend Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 213 Students
4. Morrison Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 220 Students
5. Challand Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61270, IL
The top elementary schools in 61270, 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. Chadwick-milledgeville Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadwick-milledgeville Cusd 399 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
3. Tampico Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
4. Southside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 212 Students
5. Prophetstown Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 243 Students
6. Fulton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Bend Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
7. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 340 Students
8. Northside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 252 Students
9. Franklin Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 414 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61270, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61270, IL has a total population of 7,070 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61270, 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 61270, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61270, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61270, 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 61270, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61270, IL
How many schools are in 61270, IL?
61270, IL has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,190 students in total.
How do schools in 61270 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 61270 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 61270 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61270?
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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