For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 243 students in 61740, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in 61740, IL is Flanagan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 61740 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61740, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61740, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 elementary schools in 61740, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61740, IL include Flanagan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61740?
1 public elementary schools are located in 61740.
What is the racial composition of students in 61740?
61740 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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