For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,839 students in 61201, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61201, IL are Eugene Field Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall Learning Center and Denkmann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61201 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61201, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61201, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eugene Field Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 31st Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5935
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5935
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Denkmann Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4101 22nd Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5922
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5922
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Earl H Hanson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Ricms
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 16th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #77.
Longfellow Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4198 7th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Rank: #88.
Rock Island Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Grades: PK-6
| 504 students
Rank: #99.
Frances Willard Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2503 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
61201, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Mlk A R T Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5944
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5944
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
2601 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5925
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5925
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61201, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61201, IL include Eugene Field Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall Learning Center and Denkmann Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61201?
9 public elementary schools are located in 61201.
What is the racial composition of students in 61201?
61201 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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