For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,533 students in 61342, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 174 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 61342, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61342, IL are Mendota Twp High School, Northbrook School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61342 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61342, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61342, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendota Twp High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 W Main St
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7446
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7446
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Northbrook School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1804 Guiles Ave
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6237
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6237
Grades: 5-8
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
805 4th Ave
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 538-6226
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 538-6226
Grades: 2-4
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
1309 Jefferson St
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6888
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6888
Grades: K-1
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61342, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61342, IL include Mendota Twp High School, Northbrook School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61342?
4 public schools are located in 61342.
What percentage of students in 61342 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 61342 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61342?
61342 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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