For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 308 students in 61561, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 61561, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61561, IL are Sowers Elementary School and Roanoke-benson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61561 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 61561, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61561, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sowers Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Grades: K-4
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Roanoke-benson High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-sowers-k-4
Special Education School
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
61561, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wcsea-sowers-k-4 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Grades: 2
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61561, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61561, IL include Sowers Elementary School and Roanoke-benson High School.
How many public schools are located in 61561, IL?
3 public schools are located in 61561, IL.
What percentage of students in 61561, IL go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 61561, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61561, IL?
61561, IL public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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