For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 352 students in 61740, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 61740, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61740, IL are Livingston Co Crossroads Academy, Livingston County Academy and Flanagan-cornell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61740 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61740, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61740, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Livingston Co Crossroads Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N Adams St
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-5749
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-5749
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Livingston County Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N Adams St
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-7115
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-7115
Rank: #33.
Flanagan-cornell High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Flanagan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
61740, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 367
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61740, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61740, IL include Livingston Co Crossroads Academy, Livingston County Academy and Flanagan-cornell High School.
How many public schools are located in 61740?
4 public schools are located in 61740.
What percentage of students in 61740 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 61740 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61740?
61740 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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