For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,468 students in 61853, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 61853, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61853, IL are Mahomet-seymour High School, Mahomet-seymour Jr High School and Lincoln Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61853 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61853, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61853, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mahomet-seymour High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 W State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4962
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4962
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Mahomet-seymour Jr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4415
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4415
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-2811
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-2811
Gr: 3-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1301 S Bulldog Dr
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-5833
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-5833
Gr: PK-2 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61853, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61853, IL include Mahomet-seymour High School, Mahomet-seymour Jr High School and Lincoln Trail Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61853?
4 public schools are located in 61853.
What percentage of students in 61853 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 61853 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61853?
61853 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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