For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,844 students in 61115, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 108 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 61115, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61115, IL are Summit Rssp, Olson Park Elementary School and Ralston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61115 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61115, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61115, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Olson Park Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1414 Minahan Dr
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4504
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4504
Grades: 1-6
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Ralston Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Ralston Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Grades: 1-6
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Machesney Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8615 N 2nd St
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Grades: 4-6
| 369 students
Rank: #66.
Harlem High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9229 N Alpine Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,967 students
Rank: #77.
Marquette Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Victory Ln
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4503
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4503
Grades: 1-3
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
808 Harlem Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4559
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4559
Grades: PK-K
| 620 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Taoep
Alternative School
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
61115, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Grades: 9
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61115, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61115, IL include Summit Rssp, Olson Park Elementary School and Ralston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61115, IL?
9 public schools are located in 61115, IL.
What percentage of students in 61115, IL go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 61115, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61115, IL?
61115, IL public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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