For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 887 students in 61350, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61350, IL are Rutland Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School and Deer Park C C Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61350 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61350, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61350, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3231 N Il Route 71
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1463 N 33rd Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Deer Park C C Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2350 E 1025th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Mckinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1133
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1133
Gr: 7-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: 6-8
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
Gr: 4-12
61350, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lasalle County Detention Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
707 E Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61350, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61350, IL include Rutland Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School and Deer Park C C Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61350?
6 public middle schools are located in 61350.
What is the racial composition of students in 61350?
61350 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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