Best Schools in 61856, IL
61856, IL has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,670 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 61856 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61856, IL
The top high schools in 61856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bement High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bement Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students
2. Monticello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Cusd 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
3. Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students
4. 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 61856, IL
The top middle schools in 61856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monticello Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Cusd 25 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
2. Bement Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bement Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 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 61856, IL
The top elementary schools in 61856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Cusd 25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 549 Students
2. White Heath Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Cusd 25 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 261 Students
3. Bement Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bement Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 140 Students
4. Deland-weldon Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deland-weldon Cusd 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 105 Students
5. Cerro Gordo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
6. Faith Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 1 • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61856, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61856, IL has a total population of 7,911 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61856, 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 61856, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61856, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61856, 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 61856, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61856, IL
How many schools are in 61856, IL?
61856, IL has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,670 students in total.
How do schools in 61856 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 61856 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 61856 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61856?
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: 52%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations