For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 603 students in 61756, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 61756, IL are Maroa-forsyth Middle School and Maroa-forsyth Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61756 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61756, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61756, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maroa-forsyth Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 S Cedar St
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-5115
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-5115
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 W Washington St
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3463
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3463
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
61756, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 738
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3882
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3882
Gr: 4-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61756, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61756, IL include Maroa-forsyth Middle School and Maroa-forsyth Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 61756?
2 public schools are located in 61756.
What is the racial composition of students in 61756?
61756 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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