For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,230 students in 61944, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61944, IL are Crestwood Jr High School, Mayo Middle School and Carolyn Wenz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61944 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61944, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61944, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Mayo Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Wood St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Carolyn Wenz Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
437 W Washington St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3140
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3140
Grades: 3-5
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Crestwood Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
509 E Newton St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Grades: PK-2
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paris Bridges
Alternative School
210 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-3044
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-3044
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Paris Taoep
Alternative School
210 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 348-0151
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
61944, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavior Academic Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61944, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61944, IL include Crestwood Jr High School, Mayo Middle School and Carolyn Wenz Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61944?
7 public elementary schools are located in 61944.
What is the racial composition of students in 61944?
61944 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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