For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,516 students in 61866, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 170 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 61866, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61866, IL are Rantoul Twp High School, Pleasant Acres Elementary School and Northview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61866 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 61866, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61866, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rantoul Twp High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-6160
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-6160
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Acres Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Short St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Broadmeadow Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sunview Rd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5405
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5405
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Maplewood Dr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5404
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5404
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
J W Eater Jr High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Wabash Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
61866, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connections - High School Level (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Spectrum - Longview Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Grades: PK
| n/a students
201 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61866, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61866, IL include Rantoul Twp High School, Pleasant Acres Elementary School and Northview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61866, IL?
6 public schools are located in 61866, IL.
What percentage of students in 61866, IL go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 61866, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61866, IL?
61866, IL public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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