Best 61065 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,332 students in 61065, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 61065, IL are Poplar Grove Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School and North Boone Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61065 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61065, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61065, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
208 N State St
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3113
Gr: K-4 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3501 Blaine Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-2826
Gr: K-4 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
North Boone Upper Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 N Boone School Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9006
Gr: 5-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
North Boone Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17641 Poplar Grove Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9274
Gr: 7-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
North Boone High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17823 Poplar Grove Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 61065, IL?
How many public schools are located in 61065?
5 public schools are located in 61065.
What is the racial composition of students in 61065?
61065 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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