Best Schools in 61859, IL
61859, IL has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,625 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 61859 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61859, IL
The top high schools in 61859, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Joseph-ogden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Ogden Chsd 305 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
2. Armstrong High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Twp Hsd 225 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
3. Oakwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakwood Cusd 76 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61859, IL
The top middle schools in 61859, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Joseph Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Ccsd 169 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
2. Prairieview-ogden Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairieview-ogden Ccsd 197 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61859, IL
The top elementary schools in 61859, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Joseph Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Ccsd 169 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 445 Students
2. Prairieview-ogden North Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairieview-ogden Ccsd 197 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 99 Students
3. Prairieview-ogden South Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairieview-ogden Ccsd 197 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 128 Students
4. Armstrong-ellis Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong-ellis Cons Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 89 Students
5. Oakwood Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakwood Cusd 76 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 581 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61859, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61859, IL has a total population of 1,136 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61859, 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 61859, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61859, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61859, 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 61859, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61859, IL
How many schools are in 61859, IL?
61859, IL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,625 students in total.
How do schools in 61859 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 61859 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 61859 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61859?
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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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations