Best Schools in Anchor, IL
Anchor, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,081 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Anchor exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Anchor, IL
The top high schools in Anchor, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeview Cusd 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
2. Gcms High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
3. 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 Anchor, IL
The top middle schools in Anchor, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gcms Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
2. Prairie Central Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 237 Students
3. Prairie Central Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 228 Students
4. Ridgeview Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeview Cusd 19 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Anchor, IL
The top elementary schools in Anchor, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gcms Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
2. Prairie Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 322 Students
3. Ridgeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeview Cusd 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
4. Prairie Central Primary West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 278 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Anchor, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Anchor, IL has a total population of 310 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Anchor, 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 Anchor, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Anchor, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Anchor, 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 Anchor, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Anchor, IL
How many schools are in Anchor, IL?
Anchor, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,081 students in total.
How do schools in Anchor perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Anchor score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Anchor exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Anchor?
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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