Top 10 Best 61244 Illinois Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,308 students in 61244, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,499 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 61244, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61244, IL are East Moline Education Center, Ridgewood Elementary School and United Twp High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61244 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61244, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61244, IL Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Moline Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3555 19th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 792-3749
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
814 30th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1585
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
United Twp High School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1633
Grades: 9-12
| 1,789 students
Rank: #44.
Glenview Middle School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 7th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1919
Grades: 5-8
| 1,150 students
Rank: #55.
black hawk area special Educational center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4680 / 11th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-2500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Northeast Jr High School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4280 4th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 203-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #77.
Wells Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1251
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
Rank: #88.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
451 22nd Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-7621
Grades: K-4
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achieve Program
Special Education School
4670 11th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-2500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Black Hawk Area Dhh Program
Special Education School
4670 11th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-2500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3100 4th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 865-6900
Grades: PK
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
United Twp Area Career Center
Vocational School
1275 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61244 Illinois

61244, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Black Hawk Ed Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
4680 11th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 743-1460
Grades: K-12
| 140 students
100 Hillcrest Rd
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-4511
Grades: 12
| n/a students
1275 Ave Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
4200 Archer Dr
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-6810
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 61244, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61244, IL include East Moline Education Center, Ridgewood Elementary School and United Twp High School.
How many public schools are located in 61244?
12 public schools are located in 61244.
What percentage of students in 61244 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 61244 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61244?
61244 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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