For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 387 students in 61051, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 61051, IL are Chadwick-milledgeville Elementary School and Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61051 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61051, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61051, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chadwick-milledgeville Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E 8th St
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E 8th St
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
61051, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 E 8th St
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61051, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61051, IL include Chadwick-milledgeville Elementary School and Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 61051?
2 public schools are located in 61051.
What is the racial composition of students in 61051?
61051 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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