Top 3 Best 61231 Illinois Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,038 students in 61231, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 61231, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61231, IL are Mercer County Jr High School, Apollo Elementary School and Mercer County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61231 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61231, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61231, IL Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer County Jr High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1002 Sw 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 584-4174
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Apollo Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Sw 9th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-5350
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mercer County High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 S College Ave
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2223
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61231 Illinois

61231, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 S W 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
1002 Sw 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Grades: 5-6
| 186 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 61231, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61231, IL include Mercer County Jr High School, Apollo Elementary School and Mercer County High School.
How many public schools are located in 61231?
3 public schools are located in 61231.
What percentage of students in 61231 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 61231 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61231?
61231 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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