Top 3 Best 61802 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 697 students in 61802, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61802, IL are Thomas Paine Elementary School and Dr Preston L Williams 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 61802 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61802, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61802, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 James Cherry Dr
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3602
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2102 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3628
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
Champaign Co Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61802, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61802, IL include Thomas Paine Elementary School and Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61802?
4 public elementary schools are located in 61802.
What is the racial composition of students in 61802?
61802 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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