Best 61240 Illinois Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 312 students in 61240, IL.
The top ranked public school in 61240, IL is Bicentennial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 61240 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61240, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61240, IL Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bicentennial Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 1st St
Coal Valley, IL 61240
(309) 743-1614
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
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61240, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1619 11th Ave
Coal Valley, IL 61240
(309) 799-7044
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 61240, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61240, IL include Bicentennial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61240?
1 public schools are located in 61240.
What is the racial composition of students in 61240?
61240 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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