For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,909 students in 61201, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 764 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 61201, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61201, IL are Eugene Field Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall Learning Center and Washington Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61201 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 61201, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61201, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 31st Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5935
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5935
Grades: K-6
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Washington Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #55.
Denkmann Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4101 22nd Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5922
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5922
Grades: K-6
| 364 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4141 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Grades: 7-8
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Rock Island High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 25th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5950
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,801 students
Rank: #88.
Earl H Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Rank: #99.
Ricms
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 16th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2503 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4198 7th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #1212.
Rock Island Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Grades: PK-6
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Grades: PK
| 341 students
61201, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Mlk A R T Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5944
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5944
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
2601 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5925
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5925
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61201, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61201, IL include Eugene Field Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall Learning Center and Washington Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 61201, IL?
13 public schools are located in 61201, IL.
What percentage of students in 61201, IL go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 61201, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61201, IL?
61201, IL public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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