Best Schools in 61740, IL
61740, IL has 17 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,022 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 61740 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61740, IL
The top high schools in 61740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pontiac High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Twp Hsd 90 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 693 Students
2. Flanagan-cornell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flanagan-cornell Dist 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 111 Students
3. Woodland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students
4. Fieldcrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fieldcrest Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 270 Students
5. Prairie Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61740, IL
The top middle schools in 61740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Central Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 237 Students
2. Prairie Central Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 228 Students
3. Fieldcrest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fieldcrest Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61740, IL
The top elementary schools in 61740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Graymont Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rooks Creek Ccsd 425 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 62 Students
2. Prairie Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 322 Students
3. Cornell Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cornell Ccsd 426 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 95 Students
4. Flanagan Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flanagan-cornell Dist 74 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
5. Fieldcrest Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fieldcrest Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 179 Students
6. Woodland Elementary/jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 299 Students
7. Prairie Central Primary West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 278 Students
8. Fieldcrest Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fieldcrest Cusd 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 197 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61740, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61740, IL has a total population of 1,475 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61740, 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 61740, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61740, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61740, 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 61740, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61740, IL
How many schools are in 61740, IL?
61740, IL has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,022 students in total.
How do schools in 61740 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 61740 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 61740 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61740?
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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