For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,522 students in 61111, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 442 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 61111, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61111, IL are Harlem Middle School, Loves Park Elementary School and Rock Cut Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61111 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61111, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61111, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlem Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Gr: 7-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Loves Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
344 Grand Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4501
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4501
Gr: 1-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Rock Cut Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7944 Forest Hills Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4506
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4506
Gr: 1-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Maple Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4502
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4502
Gr: 1-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
935 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4507
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4507
Gr: 1-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Educ Assoc Of N Central Il
Vocational School
300 Heart Blvd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 921-8476
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 921-8476
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61111, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61111, IL include Harlem Middle School, Loves Park Elementary School and Rock Cut Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61111?
6 public schools are located in 61111.
What percentage of students in 61111 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 61111 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61111?
61111 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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