For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 833 students in 61834, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 61834, IL are Southwest Elementary School, Middle Fork School and Oakwood Junior High 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 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61834, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61834, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14794 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Junior High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21600 N 900 East Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-2883
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-2883
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Meade Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Kansas Ave
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-1925
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-1925
Grades: K-4
| 312 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
61834, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Danville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3820 East Main St
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Middlefork School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61834, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61834, IL include Southwest Elementary School, Middle Fork School and Oakwood Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 61834?
6 public schools are located in 61834.
What is the racial composition of students in 61834?
61834 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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