Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Best Public Schools in Zip Code 61301


At a glance
4
Schools
2,239
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedDimmick Community Cons School District 175502nd of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools
Biggest riser
Lincoln Junior High School up 181 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 61301 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Based on the available data, Dimmick Community Cons School District 175 stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools across multiple metrics.

While La Salle-Peru Township High School performs reasonably well, with a 89.0% 4-year graduation rate and strong English Language Arts proficiency, the elementary and middle schools in the area struggle with low test scores and high rates of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This suggests potential challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities for all students in the 61301 zip code.

The data also reveals significant variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools, which may contribute to the performance differences observed. Further analysis and targeted interventions could help ensure that all students in the 61301 zip code have access to a high-quality education, regardless of the school they attend.

Ranking:
Map legend
E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




Cities Near Zip Code 61301

See the top IL Illinois cities
SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Diagnostics