For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 460 students in 61348, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 173 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 61348, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61348, IL are Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61348 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61348, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61348, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Bennett Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Walnut St
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-3517
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-3517
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61348, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61348, IL include Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61348?
2 public schools are located in 61348.
What percentage of students in 61348 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 61348 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61348?
61348 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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