For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,258 students in 61704, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 745 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 61704, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61704, IL are Northpoint Elementary School, Evans Junior High School and Cedar Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61704 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61704, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61704, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northpoint Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2602 E College Ave
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4420
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4420
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Evans Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Morrissey Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2808 Breezewood Blvd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2106 Arrowhead Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-2351
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-2351
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Brigham School Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Gr: PK | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61704, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61704, IL include Northpoint Elementary School, Evans Junior High School and Cedar Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61704?
5 public schools are located in 61704.
What percentage of students in 61704 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 61704 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61704?
61704 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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