Best Schools in 61842, IL
61842, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,621 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 61842 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61842, IL
The top high schools in 61842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leroy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leroy Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
2. Blue Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students
3. Deland-weldon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deland-weldon Cusd 57 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 47 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61842, IL
The top middle schools in 61842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leroy Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leroy Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 126 Students
2. Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 210 Students
3. Deland-weldon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deland-weldon Cusd 57 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 21 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61842, IL
The top elementary schools in 61842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruth M Schneider Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 272 Students
2. Deland-weldon Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deland-weldon Cusd 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 105 Students
3. Leroy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leroy Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 435 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61842, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61842, IL has a total population of 2,586 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61842, 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 61842, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61842, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61842, 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 61842, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61842, IL
How many schools are in 61842, IL?
61842, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,621 students in total.
How do schools in 61842 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 61842 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 61842 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61842?
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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