For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 957 students in 61252, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 275 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 61252, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61252, IL are Fulton Elementary School, Fulton High School and River Bend Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61252 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61252, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61252, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 7th Ave
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2900
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2900
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Fulton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1207 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3511
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3511
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2611
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2611
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1217 14th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2309
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2309
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61252, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61252, IL include Fulton Elementary School, Fulton High School and River Bend Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 61252?
4 public schools are located in 61252.
What percentage of students in 61252 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 61252 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61252?
61252 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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