Best Schools in 61486, IL
61486, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,675 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 61486 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61486, IL
The top high schools in 61486, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. United High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 Students
2. Sherrard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 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 61486, IL
The top middle schools in 61486, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sherrard Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 220 Students
2. Matherville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 190 Students
3. 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 61486, IL
The top elementary schools in 61486, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 273 Students
2. Apollo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
3. United Elem Sch - North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 243 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61486, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61486, IL has a total population of 1,361 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61486, 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 61486, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61486, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61486, 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 61486, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61486, IL
How many schools are in 61486, IL?
61486, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,675 students in total.
How do schools in 61486 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 61486 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 61486 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61486?
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: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations