For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,919 students in 61265, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,039 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 61265, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61265, IL are Aspire Education Center, Jane Addams Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61265 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61265, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61265, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Gr: 8-12
Rank: #22.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3520 53rd St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1601
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1601
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5312 11th Avenue C
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1607
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1607
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 32nd Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1610
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Moline Sr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1624
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1624
Gr: 9-12 | 2,206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1550 41st St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1619
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1619
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 25th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1613
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1613
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 48th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1623
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1623
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1617
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1617
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Butterworth Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4205 48th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1604
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1604
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
John Deere Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2035 11th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1622
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1622
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1616 16th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1620
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1620
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln-irving Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 16th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1612
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1612
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Coolidge Rssp
Alternative School
3428 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Gr: 7-8
Rank: n/an/a
3010 26th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1611
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1611
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
61265, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
335 5th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1606
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1606
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1518 25th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1608
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1608
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Interdist Ece Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
4000 11th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3897
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3897
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61265, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61265, IL include Aspire Education Center, Jane Addams Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61265?
15 public schools are located in 61265.
What percentage of students in 61265 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 61265 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61265?
61265 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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