For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,550 students in 61350, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 518 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 61350, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61350, IL are Mckinley Elementary School, Rutland Elementary School and Wallace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61350 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61350, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 61350, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 State St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Rutland Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3231 N Il Route 71
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
Rank: #33.
Wallace Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1463 N 33rd Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1709 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Grades: PK-4
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Deer Park C C Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2350 E 1025th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Grades: PK-8
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Shepherd Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Mckinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1133
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1133
Grades: 7-8
| 381 students
Rank: #77.
Ottawa Township High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 E Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1323
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1323
Grades: 9-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: #99.
Central Intermediate School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 E Mckinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-3761
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-3761
Grades: 5-6
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lasalle Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
707 Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lasalle Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
707 Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lmp Regional Office Of Education
Alternative School
119 W Madison St Ste 102
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0780
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0780
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
61350, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lasalle County Detention Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
707 E Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61350, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61350, IL include Mckinley Elementary School, Rutland Elementary School and Wallace Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61350?
12 public schools are located in 61350.
What percentage of students in 61350 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 61350 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61350?
61350 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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