For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 831 students in 61951, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61951, IL are Sullivan Elementary School and Sullivan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61951 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61951, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61951, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 N Graham St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
61951, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
H E L P Sullivan (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
10 Hawthorne Ln
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2105
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2105
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61951, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61951, IL include Sullivan Elementary School and Sullivan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61951?
2 public elementary schools are located in 61951.
What is the racial composition of students in 61951?
61951 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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