For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 422 students in 61301, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61301, IL are Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 and Lincoln Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61301 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61301, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61301, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Saint Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
61301, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
345 6th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61301, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61301, IL include Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 and Lincoln Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61301?
2 public middle schools are located in 61301.
What is the racial composition of students in 61301?
61301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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