Best 61820 Illinois Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,642 students in 61820, IL.

The top-ranked public high schools in 61820, IL are Central High School, Novak Academy and R E A D Y Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 61820 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61820, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 61820 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).