For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 579 students in 61065, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 61065 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61065, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61065, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 N State St
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3113
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3113
Gr: K-4 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Blaine Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-2826
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-2826
Gr: K-4 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
North Boone Upper Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 N Boone School Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9006
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9006
Gr: 5-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61065, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61065, IL include Poplar Grove Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School and North Boone Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61065?
3 public elementary schools are located in 61065.
What is the racial composition of students in 61065?
61065 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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