For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,087 students in 61462, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 150 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 61462, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61462, IL are United High School, United Elementary Sch - West and Harding Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61462 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61462, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61462, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1905 100th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-9411
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-9411
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
United Elementary Sch - West
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Harding Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E 9th Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-4915
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-4915
Gr: 2-3 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Monmouth-roseville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S B St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 2nd Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: 4-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
United Jr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
325 S 11th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: PK-1 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
61462, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Central (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
401 E 2nd Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: 4-5 | 5 students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Harding (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
415 E 9th Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-4915
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-4915
Gr: 2-3 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Lincoln (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
325 S 11th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2222
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2222
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Mrhs Ed Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
325 W 1st Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Gr: 10-12 | 2 students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Mrhs Ls Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
325 W 1st Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw West Cr (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2138 State Highway 1
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: K | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw West Ls (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2138 State Highway 1
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: 1-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
325 W 1st Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Minority enrollment: 14%
P A S S Adult Education (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1291 North 6th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-3818
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-3818
2140 State Hwy 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
2140 State Hwy 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61462, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61462, IL include United High School, United Elementary Sch - West and Harding Primary School.
How many public schools are located in 61462?
7 public schools are located in 61462.
What percentage of students in 61462 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 61462 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61462?
61462 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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