For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 127 students in 61353, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 61353, IL are Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61353 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61353, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61353, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paw Paw Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: K-5
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Paw Paw Junior High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
61353, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 37
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61353, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61353, IL include Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 61353?
2 public schools are located in 61353.
What is the racial composition of students in 61353?
61353 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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