For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 781 students in 61834, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 61834, IL are Middle Fork School, Southwest Elementary School and Meade Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61834 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61834, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61834, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle Fork School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14794 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Meade Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Kansas Ave
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-1925
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-1925
Gr: K-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Rssp
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Taoep
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: 6-12
61834, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Danville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3820 East Main St
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Middlefork School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61834, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61834, IL include Middle Fork School, Southwest Elementary School and Meade Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61834?
5 public schools are located in 61834.
What is the racial composition of students in 61834?
61834 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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