Best Schools in 61301, IL
61301, IL has 15 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,604 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 61301 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61301, IL
The top high schools in 61301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Salle-peru Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Salle-peru Twp Hsd 120 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students
2. Mendota Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Twp Hsd 280 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61301, IL
The top middle schools in 61301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peru Esd 124 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 368 Students
2. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglesby Esd 125 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 134 Students
3. Northbrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 508 Students
4. Lincoln Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Salle Esd 122 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61301, IL
The top elementary schools in 61301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northview Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peru Esd 124 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 575 Students
2. Waltham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham Ccsd 185 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students
3. Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd #175 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 165 Students
4. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 310 Students
5. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglesby Esd 125 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
6. Northwest Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Salle Esd 122 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 634 Students
7. Trinity Catholic Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Catholic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 148 Students
8. Blackstone Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61301, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61301, IL has a total population of 10,372 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61301, 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 61301, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61301, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61301, 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 61301, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61301, IL
How many schools are in 61301, IL?
61301, IL has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,604 students in total.
How do schools in 61301 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 61301 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 61301 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61301?
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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