For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 599 students in 61956, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 61956, IL are Villa Grove Elementary School, Villa Grove Jr High School and Villa Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61956 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61956, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61956, IL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Villa Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Villa Grove Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Villa Grove High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61956, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61956, IL include Villa Grove Elementary School, Villa Grove Jr High School and Villa Grove High School.
How many public schools are located in 61956?
3 public schools are located in 61956.
What is the racial composition of students in 61956?
61956 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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