For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 281 students in 61817, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in 61817, IL is Salt Fork North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 61817 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61817, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61817, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salt Fork North Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
61817, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61817, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61817, IL include Salt Fork North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61817?
1 public elementary schools are located in 61817.
What is the racial composition of students in 61817?
61817 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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