Best Schools in 61342, IL
61342, IL has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,766 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 61342 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61342, IL
The top high schools in 61342, 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
3. Amboy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amboy Cusd 272 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61342, IL
The top middle schools in 61342, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northbrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 508 Students
2. Amboy Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amboy Cusd 272 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 210 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61342, IL
The top elementary schools in 61342, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amboy Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amboy Cusd 272 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 285 Students
2. Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd #175 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 165 Students
3. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 310 Students
4. Holy Cross Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Cross Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 155 Students
5. Blackstone Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61342, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61342, IL has a total population of 8,788 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61342, 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 61342, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61342, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61342, 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 61342, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61342, IL
How many schools are in 61342, IL?
61342, IL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,766 students in total.
How do schools in 61342 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 61342 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 61342 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61342?
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: 40%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 15%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations