Top 5 Best 61801 Illinois Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,321 students in 61801, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 128 private students). 96% 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 M L King Jr 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 14% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 61801, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61801, IL Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1002 S Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: #22.
Leal Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
312 W Oregon St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
M L King Jr Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 Fairview Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wiley Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Yankee Ridge Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2102 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Urbana Middle School
Math: 6% | Reading: 6%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: n/an/a
1212 W Springfield Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Grades: K-12
| 0 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 M L King Jr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61801, IL?
8 public schools are located in 61801, IL.
What percentage of students in 61801, IL go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 61801, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61801, IL?
61801, IL public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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