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 Washington Elementary School and Lincoln 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 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61348, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Walnut St
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-3517
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-3517
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 Bennett Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61348, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61348, IL include Washington Elementary School and Lincoln 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).
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.