Top 5 Best 61443 Illinois Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,413 students in 61443, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 148 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 61443, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61443, IL are Wethersfield Jr/sr High School, Central Junior High School and Wethersfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61443 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61443, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61443, IL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Central Junior High School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Grades: 7-8
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Wethersfield Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Irving Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
609 W Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Grades: 2-3
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Kewanee High School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 E 3rd St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Grades: 4-6
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Lake St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Grades: K-1
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lyle School
920 N Burr St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Grades: PK
| 198 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61443 Illinois

61443, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Franklin School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 N Lexington Ave
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Grades: 4-9
| 28 students
Iyc Kewanee (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2021 Kentville Rd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-4601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 61443, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61443, IL include Wethersfield Jr/sr High School, Central Junior High School and Wethersfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61443?
8 public schools are located in 61443.
What percentage of students in 61443 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 61443 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61443?
61443 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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