For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,906 students in 61701, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61701, IL are Washington Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School and Bloomington Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61701 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61701, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61701, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 E Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E Oakland Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Bloomington Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Colton Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #44.
Bent Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
904 N Roosevelt Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Irving Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 W Jackson St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sheridan Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1403 W Walnut St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
61701, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Regional Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
408 W Washington
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61701, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61701, IL include Washington Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School and Bloomington Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61701?
6 public elementary schools are located in 61701.
What is the racial composition of students in 61701?
61701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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