For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,054 students in 61801, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61801, IL are Leal Elementary School, Yankee Ridge Elementary School and M L King Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61801 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61801, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61801, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leal Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Oregon St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Yankee Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2102 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
M L King Jr Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Fairview Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Wiley Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Urbana Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61801, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61801, IL include Leal Elementary School, Yankee Ridge Elementary School and M L King Jr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61801?
6 public elementary schools are located in 61801.
What is the racial composition of students in 61801?
61801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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