For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,801 students in 61820, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61820, IL are Bottenfield Elementary School, South Side Elementary School and Edison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61820 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61820, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61820, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bottenfield Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 S Prospect Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3807
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3807
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 S New St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3890
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3890
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #55.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 373-7330
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 373-7330
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 E Grove St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3901
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3901
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Gr: K-12
61820, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Education For Employment Sys 330 High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3 Henson Place
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Gr: 9-12
R E A D Y Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
512 W Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61820, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61820, IL include Bottenfield Elementary School, South Side Elementary School and Edison Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61820?
8 public elementary schools are located in 61820.
What is the racial composition of students in 61820?
61820 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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