For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,685 students in 61761, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 61761, IL are Ybmc Charter School, Normal Community High School and Normal Community West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61761 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61761, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61761 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Normal Community West High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61761, IL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ybmc Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Wylie Dr Ste 305
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Gr: 11-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Normal Community High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 E Raab Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4401
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 2,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Normal Community West High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4402
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4402
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Illinois Bridge Academy
Alternative School
2000 Jacobssen Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mcclean Co Detention Center
Alternative School
903 N Main St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 61761, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 61761, IL include Ybmc Charter School, Normal Community High School and Normal Community West High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61761?
6 public high schools are located in 61761.
What is the racial composition of students in 61761?
61761 public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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