For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,297 students in 60481, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 60481, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60481, IL are Sowic Education Center, L J Stevens Intermediate School and Wilmington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60481 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 60481, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60481, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sowic Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
L J Stevens Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 Ryan St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1689
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1689
Grades: 2-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Wilmington Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 S Joliet St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1687
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1687
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1752
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1752
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1683
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1683
Grades: PK-1
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sowic-ec Wilmington
Special Education School
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-wilmington High School
Special Education School
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
60481, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Reed-custer Primary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
35445 Washington St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 458-6340
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 458-6340
Grades: PK-1
| 223 students
Sowic Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Sowic-ec Wilmington (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-wilmingt Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60481, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60481, IL include Sowic Education Center, L J Stevens Intermediate School and Wilmington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60481, IL?
7 public schools are located in 60481, IL.
What percentage of students in 60481, IL go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 60481, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60481, IL?
60481, IL public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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