For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,367 students in 61443, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 148 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 61443, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61443, IL are Wethersfield Jr/sr High School, Central Junior High School and Wethersfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61443 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61443, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61443, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Central Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Grades: 7-8
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Wethersfield Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Irving Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Grades: 2-3
| 221 students
Rank: #55.
Kewanee High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E 3rd St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Grades: 4-6
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Lake St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Grades: K-1
| 254 students
61443, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Franklin School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 N Lexington Ave
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Grades: 4-9
| 28 students
Iyc Kewanee (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2021 Kentville Rd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-4601
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-4601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61443, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61443, IL include Wethersfield Jr/sr High School, Central Junior High School and Wethersfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61443?
8 public schools are located in 61443.
What percentage of students in 61443 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 61443 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61443?
61443 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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