For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,556 students in 61866, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61866, IL are Pleasant Acres Elementary School, Northview Elementary School and Broadmeadow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61866 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61866, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61866, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Acres Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Short St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Northview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Broadmeadow Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sunview Rd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5405
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5405
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eastlawn Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Maplewood Dr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5404
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5404
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
J W Eater Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Wabash Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Academy At Jw Eater
Alternative School
1 Aviation Ctr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
61866, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connections - High School Level (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Spectrum - Longview Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Grades: PK
| n/a students
201 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61866, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61866, IL include Pleasant Acres Elementary School, Northview Elementary School and Broadmeadow Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61866?
6 public elementary schools are located in 61866.
What is the racial composition of students in 61866?
61866 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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