Best Public Schools in Zip Code 61523

The 61523 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Il Valley Central Unified School District 321. The district is ranked 265 out of 811 school districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area, Mossville Elementary School and Chillicothe Junior High both receive 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and rank in the top 335 schools in their respective categories in Illinois. Mossville Elementary excels in English Language Arts, with 74.1% of students proficient or better, while Chillicothe Junior High stands out for its 72.8% proficiency rate in the same subject.

However, the data also reveals some areas for improvement. While the high school, Il Valley Central High School, has a strong 89.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate, its Mathematics proficiency rates lag behind the district and state averages. Additionally, all schools in the area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. The district may need to address these challenges to ensure the continued success of its students.