Best Public Schools in Zip Code 61748

Summary:

The 61748 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Hudson Elementary School, which is part of the McLean County Unified School District 5. Hudson Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30% of Illinois elementary schools, with strong academic performance that exceeds district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

Hudson Elementary spends $13,473 per student, higher than the state average, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.7. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is also lower than the state average. While the school serves a relatively higher-income student population, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 19.13%, its academic success suggests an effective educational program that benefits students regardless of their socioeconomic background.

Overall, Hudson Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution within its district and the state of Illinois, providing a quality education to its students. The school's consistent academic excellence, efficient resource allocation, and ability to serve a diverse student population make it a model for other schools to emulate.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (2025)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hudson Elementary School	Public	K-5	205 S McLean St	Hudson	61748	McLean County	McLean County Unified School District 5	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 557-4419	216	16	13.4	19.4%	180 (83.3%)	6 (2.8%)	17 (7.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	73.5	519^th of 2056 public elementary schools	74.8%		66.3	622^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	69.9%	103	43.6	63.2	70.0	56.4	63.2	60.5	80.0	41.0	60.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$14,998	$546	$14,452

Cities Near Zip Code 61748

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hudson	0.22 mi	1	185^th
Normal	4.95 mi	19	384^th
Towanda	5.72 mi	1	21^st
Bloomington	6.92 mi	19	584^th
Carlock	7.8 mi	1	322^nd

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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.

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