For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,252 students in 61301, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 204 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 61301, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61301, IL are Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, La Salle-peru Twp High School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61301 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61301, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 61301, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
La Salle-peru Twp High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
541 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,191 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Saint Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
61301, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
La Salle-peru Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
542 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61301, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61301, IL include Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, La Salle-peru Twp High School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61301?
4 public schools are located in 61301.
What percentage of students in 61301 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 61301 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61301?
61301 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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