For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,881 students in 61701, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61701, IL are Washington Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School and Bent Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61701 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61701, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61701, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 E Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1605 E Oakland Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bent Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
904 N Roosevelt Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 W Jackson St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Bloomington Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Colton Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1403 W Walnut St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
61701, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Regional Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
408 W Washington
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61701, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61701, IL include Washington Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School and Bent Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61701?
6 public elementary schools are located in 61701.
What is the racial composition of students in 61701?
61701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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