For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 359 students in 61876, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 61876, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61876, IL are Salt Fork Junior High School and Salt Fork South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61876 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61876, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61876, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salt Fork Junior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Salt Fork South Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
61876, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61876, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61876, IL include Salt Fork Junior High School and Salt Fork South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61876?
2 public schools are located in 61876.
What percentage of students in 61876 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 61876 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61876?
61876 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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