Best Schools in 61279, IL
61279, IL has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,190 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 61279 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61279, IL
The top high schools in 61279, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sherrard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
2. Rockridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
3. Mercer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61279, IL
The top middle schools in 61279, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockridge Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 233 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
4. Mercer County Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61279, IL
The top elementary schools in 61279, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Andalusia Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 236 Students
2. Apollo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
3. Sherrard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 237 Students
4. Illinois City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 63 Students
5. Taylor Ridge Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 179 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61279, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61279, IL has a total population of 1,025 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61279, 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 61279, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61279, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61279, 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 61279, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61279, IL
How many schools are in 61279, IL?
61279, IL has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,190 students in total.
How do schools in 61279 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 61279 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 61279 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61279?
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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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations