For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,801 students in 61764, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 241 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 61764, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61764, IL are Pontiac High School, Washington Elementary 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 61764 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61764, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61764, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pontiac High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 693 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Grades: 4-5
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
514 S Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Grades: 2-3
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Pontiac Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
117 W Livingston St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Grades: PK-1
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Area Career Center
Vocational School
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
61764, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Livingston Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Pontiac Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61764, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61764, IL include Pontiac High School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61764?
6 public schools are located in 61764.
What percentage of students in 61764 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 61764 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61764?
61764 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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