For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,035 students in 61008, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 417 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 61008, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61008, IL are Seth Whitman Elementary School, Belvidere North High School and Everest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61008 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61008, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61008, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seth Whitman Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8989 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3357
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3357
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Belvidere North High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9393 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Grades: 9-12
| 1,408 students
Rank: #33.
Everest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bonus Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Belvidere High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Grades: 9-12
| 1,161 students
Rank: #66.
Belvidere Central Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8787 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-0190
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-0190
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: #77.
Perry Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 W Perry St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9274
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9274
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #88.
Meehan Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #99.
Belvidere South Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
919 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-4175
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-4175
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1031 5th Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
61008, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Boone County Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Regl Learning Academy Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61008, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61008, IL include Seth Whitman Elementary School, Belvidere North High School and Everest High School.
How many public schools are located in 61008?
10 public schools are located in 61008.
What percentage of students in 61008 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 61008 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61008?
61008 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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