For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,575 students in 61801, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 121 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 61801, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61801, IL are Urbana High School, Leal Elementary School and Yankee Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61801 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61801, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61801, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 S Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,207 students
Rank: #22.
Leal Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Oregon St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Yankee Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2102 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
M L King Jr Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Fairview Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #55.
Wiley Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Urbana Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: n/an/a
1212 W Springfield Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Grades: 7-12
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61801, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61801, IL include Urbana High School, Leal Elementary School and Yankee Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61801?
8 public schools are located in 61801.
What percentage of students in 61801 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 61801 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61801?
61801 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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